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Dutch Film industry sues the State; Copyright is outdated
It was banned a year ago, but Dutch people still continue to illegally download films and TV series like nothing happened. Serves the industry right, say internet and film experts. Absolute nonsense, say film producers. The two camps have become diametrically opposed now that Dutch film industry copyrights organisation Sekam is holding the State responsible…
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Thumbs up for a ‘dislike’ button on Facebook?
On a Facebook post saying someone’s cat died, clicking the ‘like’ button doesn’t seem appropriate. But soon now, users will be able to show their sympathies without having to write a comment. Facebook users have been asking for an “I don’t like this” button for years, but until recently, the platform never wanted to indulge…
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“Entrepreneurship begins at not taking the world around you for granted”
How did you encounter entrepreneurship during your childhood? That’s a good and interesting question. After all, what is entrepreneurship? Most people would think of starting a company, but to me entrepreneurship is something much more fundamental still. Entrepreneurship begins at not taking the world around you for granted. Seeing opportunities for improvement and then trying…
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Facebook is far more powerful than its tens of millions of users realise
Facebook is far more powerful than its tens of millions of users realise. „It’s a very scary fact that Facebook has the power to make or break companies or individuals.” That’s a warning from internet expert Danny Mekic’ on the social network’s tenth anniversary. „Because who decides what information you are shown?” Behind the scenes,…
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Technology should work for us, not rule us
Higher employment rates, less government spendings, lower taxes. A larger, stronger economy and a more comfortable life for everyone. More safety. All of these things are possible when technology takes up its proper place in society, and if the government enables that. Serving society, with goals set in advance and with clear expectations — not…
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‘I want to discover the world. I’ll learn to let go of my fear of sleeping on the streets.’
They’re the three young musketeers. Their eloquent and often contrarian views have made them into national celebrities. Sywert van Lienden (21), who wants to demolish the Dutch political establishment. Gadget guru Alexander Klöpping (25), who also makes many a lady’s heart overclock. And possibly the most versatile of the three, Danny Mekić (25). Internet entrepreneur,…