The Hidden Cost of Being Always Reachable: How Work Apps and Remote Work Fuel FOMO

In globally distributed teams, the promise of flexibility often comes with an unspoken trade-off: the expectation of constant awareness. What starts as a practical decision—installing tools like Microsoft Teams or email on a smartphone—can gradually evolve into a persistent sense of obligation. Layer onto that the reality of working from home, and the boundaries between … Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Being Always Reachable: How Work Apps and Remote Work Fuel FOMO →

Teaching Modern C++ Without Reference to C

Abstract Traditional approaches to teaching C++ frequently position the language as an extension or evolution of C. While historically justified, this pedagogical model has become increasingly misaligned with the realities of modern C++ (C++11 and later). This paper argues that effective instruction in modern C++ should deliberately avoid reliance on C as a prerequisite or … Continue reading Teaching Modern C++ Without Reference to C →

Here it is the Elephant in the Car: How Modern Cars Outlive Their Software Systems

Abstract: Modern consumer vehicles are designed to last 12 to 15 years mechanically, but their embedded software systems often receive support for only 5 to 10 years. This growing mismatch presents challenges in safety, cybersecurity, functionality, and environmental sustainability. As software becomes increasingly central to automotive operation, the industry must address this lifecycle imbalance to … Continue reading Here it is the Elephant in the Car: How Modern Cars Outlive Their Software Systems →

How We Allowed the Internet to Steal Our Focus—and Why We Should Regain It

Introduction In the early 2000s, the Internet was celebrated as a revolutionary tool—a limitless repository of knowledge and a bridge connecting people across the globe. Fast forward two decades, and while the Internet still fulfills these roles, it has also become a mechanism that captures and fragments our attention. We have allowed this powerful tool … Continue reading How We Allowed the Internet to Steal Our Focus—and Why We Should Regain It →