From academia to longevity: ensuring my software lives on
In the summer of 2020, I bid farewell to academia and transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry, where I have been ever since. Prior to that, from 2015 o...
Recent posts
Chat with GPT: Are the terms court jester and fig leaf racist?
At a private birthday party on February 2, 2025 at the Capital Club on Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Berlin’s Senator for Cul...
Pizza alla Italiana with my Ferrari
I bought the pizza oven “G3 Ferrari” in the summer of 2024 and turned my back on frozen pizzas. My father-in-law gave me exclusive access to an original Ital...
Chat with GPT: May a moderate party in a democracy pass laws with the votes of a partly far-right party?
If a party from the political center pushes through laws exclusively with the votes of a far-right or partially far-right party such as the German party “Alt...
Convert GPX waypoints into links for Google Maps and Apple Maps
Update January 2026: My new website MapifyGPX.de offers a free app that can extract waypoints from GPX files and convert them into URLs for Google and Apple ...
Eitzenberger Weiher: the idyllic all-rounder for every season
In summer, you can spend a wonderful day swimming at the Eitzenberger Weiher, which is located north of Penzberg on the A95 highway and belongs to Iffeldorf,...
Chat with GPT: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
The question of whether the chicken or the egg came first is a classic conundrum that has puzzled philosophers and scientists for centuries. It symbolizes th...
Geocaching is a great activity for young and old
I started geocaching a few years ago with my son, because: Geocaching is an exciting treasure hunt for young and old that can be perfectly integrated into ev...
Chat with GPT: Why is the Netherlands often called ‘Holland’ in German?
In this blog series, I ask ChatGPT on a variety of topics, from world politics to everyday issues, to get concise summaries and answers.
Make your own roasted almonds
In recent years, homemade roasted almonds have become a standard treat in the run-up to Christmas. They taste much better than at the Christmas market, also ...