Re-Examining Oppenheimer’s Warning in the Age of Algorithms. When J. Robert Oppenheimer watched the first atomic bomb ignite the desert sky in 1945, he famously recalled a line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita: “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” It was a moment that marked a turning point in human…
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Navigating the New Digital Nomad Visa: What Expats Need to Know (2025)
1. The Philippines Opens Its Doors to Remote Workers If you’ve ever dreamed of trading your grey commute for a beachfront workspace, the Philippines may have just made that dream a reality. In April 2025, the Philippine government announced a landmark policy: Executive Order No. 86, officially introducing a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV). This new…
Cost of living in the Philippines 2024
If you search YouTube or Google for “The Cost of Living in the Philippines 2024”, there will be hundreds of hits. All clickbait and all trying to get your time watching their videos to increase their revenues and income. I do however recommend “The Filipina Pea” as a source of truth. Yes, my blog, affiliate…
Cupid’s Philippines Scams
Apparently, Cupid has an evil sense of humour and punishes the weak. YouTube is now full of Cupid’s Philippines scams videos, so I decided to dedicate this week’s article to the subject. Now you are now single. You have probably decided to follow the enlightened men of the west. Heading east to find the love…
3 Steps to Become a Digital Nomad
A digital nomad is someone who works remotely while travelling. They rely on technology and the internet to earn a living. These adventurous individuals often have minimal possessions and work from various locations, such as temporary housing, hotels, cafes, or co-working spaces. Whether it’s typing away on a tropical beach or exploring new cities, the…
Carrot and Stick
The Carrot and Stick feature image for this post is “Europe 1916” by Boardman Robinson. Anti-war cartoon depicting Death enticing an emaciated donkey towards a precipice with a carrot labelled “Victory.” The whole “carrot and stick” narrative is intergenerational and will never end. We have all heard our grandparents talk about “the youth of today”…
Leaderships Seven Deadly Sins
We have all heard of the seven deadly sins. If you are a regular churchgoer, you probably heard and recited them more than others. You will probably also understand them more than most. While watching a few YouTube videos, I stumbled across a video on the seven deadly sins. Although I am in no way…
Leadership and 10 Traits to be Aware Of
Leadership traits to be aware of and not only avoid people with them but also ensure you do not develop these yourself! I have seen it time and time again where the guy on the shop floor will help anyone who needs it, they complain about bad management practices and swears blind that if they…
Mushroom Management
Mushroom management is maybe a term not so often used. However, most working people would have complained about having “Been treated like a mushroom” at least once in their career. So I can take a stab that most people will also understand that being treated like a mushroom. Is being kept in the dark, fed…
Leadership and Bullying
Is Leadership and Bullying a choice or a necessary evil? Leadership and bullying may seem like opposite sides of the same coin, but they have distinct characteristics and vastly different impacts on individuals and organisations. While both involve influencing others, the intentions, methods, and outcomes of leadership and bullying couldn’t be more different. This article…