Written by: Héctor Miranda
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France is AI

[spacer size="small"] I was fortunate to stumble upon the France is AI event this past week. As much as I dislike the name of the conference - I mean really, we cannot always directly translate …
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October 9, 2017
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Zaha Hadid

2016 has taken a lot of well known people, none of which I met personally but whose work I enjoyed and inspired me in different stages of my life. Zaha Hadid is one of …
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April 1, 2016
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Say Watt?
the cult of the sound system

  Bulky, big-ass loud speakers, block parties, loud mobile sound systems – we've all seen this expression of music and culture. Mostly identified with Jamaican and US ghettoes, it has influenced and inspired similar …
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August 25, 2013
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Upgrade Soul

  Without a great story, every new technology or new form of interaction is meaningless. I can't remember where I read that but it's hard to argue against it. Upgrade Soul is an app, …
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June 14, 2013
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Design où es-tu?

I was finally able to visit "Design, where are you?" at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie. An exhibition for both professionals and the general public, for users which we all are. It's …
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January 11, 2013
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Oscar Niemeyer

Today, Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer passed away. He designed some of the 20th Century's most famous modernist buildings. Mr Niemeyer has died just before his 105th birthday. His leftist position (he was a faithful …
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December 5, 2012
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What is Football

Today I was given a challenge: spend a couple of hours putting together a presentation that explains what Football is to somebody who doesn't know the sport. The following is a rough draft, the …
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November 12, 2012
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Nuit Blanche 2012

  This year, my first Nuit Blanche in Paris, was an uneventful evening. It probably doesn't deserve this post or my time spent on this brief article. For starters, I don't remember the reason …
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October 6, 2012
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Bonjour Paris

  Ça-y-est! Finally arrived in Paris after much preparation, a bit of anxiety and frustration. Overall it was a painless process, I consider myself fortunate that every step went smoothly. From obtaining the visa, …
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August 3, 2012
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Goodbye New York

  New York, it was much more difficult to quit you than I originally thought. Though I'm certain I'll be seeing you again soon. After living in Manhattan and Brooklyn for many years, I've …
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July 31, 2012