Writings by Hans de Zwart
On 21 March 2023 a subjective atlas of Amsterdam was launched: This 'Subjective Atlas of Amsterdam' presents the Dutch capital as experienced by the residents themselves. Many who call Amsterdam home – especially those most often pushed to the margins – translate their experiences into maps, drawings, photos, and graphics. You’ll see streets you’ve not … Continue reading A subjective atlas of Amsterdam
In the last week or so I encountered three different problems with near-field communication and/or RFIDs. This made me realise that we don't seem to have thought things through properly. The first example is benign yet irritating. The books I get from the library have an RFID-tag inside of them. This allows for easy borrowing … Continue reading Near-field communication (NFC) and RFIDs seem to be a total mess
At the end of each year, I list the books that I have read during that year. Earlier years were 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Below, you will find the list of books that I’ve read in 2022. Every year I also include an overview of my other media … Continue reading The Books I Read in 2022
Recommendations are great, but only if they are done by a human being or if they are not algorithmically personalized. One of the best recommendation engines for what books to read are (literary) awards. I have used these awards to create my own personal recommendation algorithm. Every year I try to read the following books: … Continue reading My personal yearly reading challenge
Geachte heer Oomen, De afgelopen jaren heb ik u leren kennen als bestuursvoorzitter van DSW. Daar heeft u op praktische wijze laten zien wat het betekent om op een rechtvaardige wijze vorm te geven aan het Nederlandse zorgstelsel. Toen bekend werd dat u het ANP had gekocht was ik daar zeer verheugd over. U ziet … Continue reading Open brief aan Chris Oomen (eigenaar van ANP) over auteursrechtentrol Visual Rights Group (het eerdere Permission Machine)