The author has had an obsession for news, scientific development and observing trends since an early age. The interest probably started with a regular news quiz held at school, which prompted him to read the daily papers. This blog started as an attempt to bring to some order to random thoughts and observations. It will remain semi-anonymous for now, as the main purpose of the blog is not self-promotion.
The author is a proud polymath, currently working as an IT consultant in Germany, but is a former academic with a PhD in physics. Ironically, the forecasting skills of the author in IT and technology seem not as developed in his native field as they are in other subjects. Perhaps it is the nature of modern business, where you need to develop highly specialized skills and services, which makes it more difficult to get a grip on the big picture. It might also be the case that a certain amount of cynicism tend to be more fruitful in understanding realpolitik.
Please read the disclaimer before relying on any of my predictions.