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Giacomo Folli
Computer science and open-source enthusiast and engineering student. I like to get to know myself through writing, running and mountaineering. Here I want to keep a log of my personal writings and share them with you :)
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January was my first month back to writing my blog. As I’ve become more invested in the habit and the online writing community, I started reading articles that offer personal takes on the why and how of writing. I especially enjoyed Ben...
January was my first month back to writing my blog. As I’ve become more invested in the habit and the online writing community, I started reading articles that offer personal takes on the why and how of writing. I especially enjoyed Ben...
"We have confused utility with anesthesia."Recently I found myself deeply dependent on social media for entertainment and evasion. The imbalance led me to a total rejection of it. In these matters, I believe we must be somewhat ruthless...
"We have confused utility with anesthesia."Recently I found myself deeply dependent on social media for entertainment and evasion. The imbalance led me to a total rejection of it. In these matters, I believe we must be somewhat ruthless...
Yesterday, I caught myself mulling over an article on not taking my code too personally. In short, the author argues that to become a better engineer, you must master detaching your ego from your work and focus your full attention on the...
Yesterday, I caught myself mulling over an article on not taking my code too personally. In short, the author argues that to become a better engineer, you must master detaching your ego from your work and focus your full attention on the...
Hey hello there! You can go on and ignore this, it was just a small piece of work to overcome perfectionism. Just wanted to put something out there. Maybe I'll write something serious tomorrow, maybe not. But I wanted to get the ball...
Hey hello there! You can go on and ignore this, it was just a small piece of work to overcome perfectionism. Just wanted to put something out there. Maybe I'll write something serious tomorrow, maybe not. But I wanted to get the ball...
Lately I've been thinking that I should work on gratitude. I often think about all the ways I could improve myself, all the mistakes I make or all the times when I wasn't enough. You get the game. Surely, you understand that it's very...
Lately I've been thinking that I should work on gratitude. I often think about all the ways I could improve myself, all the mistakes I make or all the times when I wasn't enough. You get the game. Surely, you understand that it's very...
Today I was thinking about my last blog post The subtle art of… and I came up with a somewhat similar format. Some failures that turn out to be just beginnings: When I lost my hiking boots on a bench, then I discovered that I prefer...
Today I was thinking about my last blog post The subtle art of… and I came up with a somewhat similar format. Some failures that turn out to be just beginnings: When I lost my hiking boots on a bench, then I discovered that I prefer...
Small things that take more conscious thought than they’re given credit for. Being an amateur at something with intention and passion Remembering to water the plants in the morning Choosing the right poster for a room Choosing the right...
Small things that take more conscious thought than they’re given credit for. Being an amateur at something with intention and passion Remembering to water the plants in the morning Choosing the right poster for a room Choosing the right...
Contents: Open source software changes the game. Not Just for "Hackers" Anymore Closing thoughts In today's world everything you do online can be tracked, stored and monetized. Free apps, smart devices, AI assistants - they all come with...