Lars Ole’s Blog.

  • Reading about stoism

    I came upon this very powerfull citation from Viktor Frankl:“Man does not simply exist but always decides what his existence will be, what he will become the next moment. By the same token, every human being has the freedom to change at any instant.” — Viktor Frankl

  • Listen to Mark Blyth

    I’ve read a few books by political economist Mark Blyth, including Angrynomics and Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea. What I love about his work is how effortlessly he connects economic theory with real-world political and social shifts. He doesn’t just explain what’s happening in the economy—he shows why it matters, especially when it comes to the growing…

  • Iberian Peninsula Blackout

    The Hidden Cost of Going Green Politicians are curious creatures. There’s something undeniably appealing about cutting ribbons at massive solar or wind farms and being seen as champions of green progress. But somehow, calling for the less glamorous—but absolutely essential—investments in grid infrastructure and energy storage doesn’t get the same spotlight. And when those parts…

  • My conversation with ChatGPT 🙂

    User: What is ICE? Assistant: “ICE” can mean different things depending on the context. Here are some common meanings: General/Everyday Contexts: Technology: Finance: Emergency Use: Science: Let me know which one you’re referring to! User: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Assistant: Got it — you’re referring to ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Overview:ICE is a…

  • Moving to Non US IT

    So I have moved my mail provider to mailbox.org in germany and the a new blogging site here in a French / Canadian endeavor. Still this is written on a Mac, so not entirely US free. Even wordpress is probably from the US as well