by Jacek KornelukI think I am not alone who is experiencing this.There is a certain kind of loneliness that does not come from being physically alone, but from the absence of meaningful conversation. It is not about lacking company, for sure. It is about lacking someone who listens, responds, and challenges your thoughts. Challenge in a way that feels engaging, and what’s more important – it is interesting!Do I ask too much?I work from home. Most of my family, friends, and acquaintances are o...

by Jacek KornelukI think I am not alone who is experiencing this.There is a certain kind of loneliness that does not come from being physically alone, but from the absence of meaningful conversation. It is not about lacking company, for sure. It is about lacking someone who listens, responds, and challenges your thoughts. Challenge in a way that feels engaging, and what’s more important – it is interesting!Do I ask too much?I work from home. Most of my family, friends, and acquaintances are o...

by Jacek KornelukI think I am not alone who is experiencing this.There is a certain kind of loneliness that does not come from being physically alone, but from the absence of meaningful conversation. It is not about lacking company, for sure. It is about lacking someone who listens, responds, and challenges your thoughts. Challenge in a way that feels engaging, and what’s more important – it is interesting!Do I ask too much?I work from home. Most of my family, friends, and acquaintances are o...

by Jacek KornelukI think I am not alone who is experiencing this.There is a certain kind of loneliness that does not come from being physically alone, but from the absence of meaningful conversation. It is not about lacking company, for sure. It is about lacking someone who listens, responds, and challenges your thoughts. Challenge in a way that feels engaging, and what’s more important – it is interesting!Do I ask too much?I work from home. Most of my family, friends, and acquaintances are o...

Imagining Two Futures for AI.Suppose that, for better or worse, A.I. is going to advance the world in ways we can’t yet imagine. Alternatively, imagine that the promise of A.I. is currently more hype than substance, and that we are in fact headed for a surprise comparable to the .com bubble. As these are vastly different futures, it is wise to generalise our preparations. I propose two ways to do this: First: We should dust off the old cautionary tales for a new generation. Second: We should ...

Imagining Two Futures for AI.Suppose that, for better or worse, A.I. is going to advance the world in ways we can’t yet imagine. Alternatively, imagine that the promise of A.I. is currently more hype than substance, and that we are in fact headed for a surprise comparable to the .com bubble. As these are vastly different futures, it is wise to generalise our preparations. I propose two ways to do this: First: We should dust off the old cautionary tales for a new generation. Second: We should ...

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.These are all catchy terms I often like to use, but what they really mean for the everyday currency user. Do most people even know these terms exist? Let alone understand their meaning? You do not need to be a crypto-native to gain some knowledge about cryptocurrency. Knowing is usually better than staying completely unaware. At the end of the day, not everyone uses cryptocurrency, and not everyone even knows what the “fiat” term means, despite paying with it for...

The Broken State of Traditional Construction.For over a century, residential on-site construction in Australia, and globally, has relied on labour-intensive processes, brick-and-block assemblies, and a management-contracting/sub-contracting operating model, one that is better suited to commercial projects than house building. Today’s traditional builders face chronic supply-chain disruptions, spiralling material costs, and an acute shortage of skilled trades. As labour and material prices sur...

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.It all started when I joined a few projects on Discord. That is when I first came across the magic term “Original Gangster” (OG). The rest is a short story, hopefully an interesting one. Have a good read.My Journey into the Inner Circles of Emerging Tech.Discord was nothing I had not tried before. I was on it many years earlier, but the idea of using it to be part of Web3 community, have something to say about the project, and even make a significant impact, was ...

Why is Keeping Crypto “Invisible” better?In April, news headlines across Australia reported that 30,000 banking passwords had been stolen by malware directly from users’ personal devices. The culprit? Infostealer malware – malicious code that slips quietly into a user’s device, remains undetected, and slowly drains sensitive login credentials. But here’s what the headlines didn’t mention: the same malware harvesting banking credentials is simultaneously targeting cryptocurrency private keys, ...

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.Very often I use words like Stablecoin, Tether, USDT, USDC, DAI, or CBDC. For me, it is completely obvious and normal. The terms are well known to the majority of my friends, but not to all of them. How about you? Are you crypto-native or what they call a “norm”? Which hat are you wearing, or planning to wear?Very soon, even normies will be familiar with digital assets, the digital economy, and Web3 (IMO). The digital transformation toward a digital economy is ra...

Introduction: Blockchain Development Meets AI.Blockchain technology has opened the door to entirely new types of applications – from decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs, to DAOs, supply chain platforms, and identity solutions. But application development in this space isn’t easy. It’s highly specialized development and requires niche skills from the team. Often falls under intense scrutiny so security is vital. AI-based tools can be used to reduce time-to-market, create demo or MVP quickly....

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.Very often, I find myself writing articles a bit too early. Sometimes a couple of years ahead, sometimes even more. But I think that is entirely normal when you are dealing with and researching emerging technologies. For me, it is fine. I am a practical futurist, scientist, and visionary. Also, apparently, a Dexterity Leader. I hope it is fine for you as well. So, as you are reading what I write, think ahead and keep an open mind, please. The majority of technica...

Introduction.“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” – Winston Churchill. We have been here before. With something that felt just as obscure at the time. Just as unproven. It is just as quietly inevitable.From Dial-Up to Disruption: Lessons from the Frontlines of iiNet.In the early 2000s, I worked on the front line at iiNet, on the floor of the tech support call centre. It was anything but glamorous, yet it was a front-row seat to what felt like a revol...

Why I’m still on the fence.The verdict is still out on AI. There’s never been a better time to start learning software engineering. The resources… At the same time, there’s never been a better time to be lazy and have everything done for you and learn absolutely nothing. We’ve heard a lot of audacious claims like: “Don’t learn how to code” “AI will replace developers” “AI will replace jobs” “AI will boost productivity” Not all of these are true. But AI might take over the world, it’s just tha...

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.These are all catchy terms I often like to use, but what they really mean for the everyday currency user. Do most people even know these terms exist? Let alone understand their meaning? You do not need to be a crypto-native to gain some knowledge about cryptocurrency. Knowing is usually better than staying completely unaware. At the end of the day, not everyone uses cryptocurrency, and not everyone even knows what the “fiat” term means, despite paying with it for...

The Broken State of Traditional Construction.For over a century, residential on-site construction in Australia, and globally, has relied on labour-intensive processes, brick-and-block assemblies, and a management-contracting/sub-contracting operating model, one that is better suited to commercial projects than house building. Today’s traditional builders face chronic supply-chain disruptions, spiralling material costs, and an acute shortage of skilled trades. As labour and material prices sur...

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.It all started when I joined a few projects on Discord. That is when I first came across the magic term “Original Gangster” (OG). The rest is a short story, hopefully an interesting one. Have a good read.My Journey into the Inner Circles of Emerging Tech.Discord was nothing I had not tried before. I was on it many years earlier, but the idea of using it to be part of Web3 community, have something to say about the project, and even make a significant impact, was ...

Why is Keeping Crypto “Invisible” better?In April, news headlines across Australia reported that 30,000 banking passwords had been stolen by malware directly from users’ personal devices. The culprit? Infostealer malware – malicious code that slips quietly into a user’s device, remains undetected, and slowly drains sensitive login credentials. But here’s what the headlines didn’t mention: the same malware harvesting banking credentials is simultaneously targeting cryptocurrency private keys, ...

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.Very often I use words like Stablecoin, Tether, USDT, USDC, DAI, or CBDC. For me, it is completely obvious and normal. The terms are well known to the majority of my friends, but not to all of them. How about you? Are you crypto-native or what they call a “norm”? Which hat are you wearing, or planning to wear?Very soon, even normies will be familiar with digital assets, the digital economy, and Web3 (IMO). The digital transformation toward a digital economy is ra...

Introduction: Blockchain Development Meets AI.Blockchain technology has opened the door to entirely new types of applications – from decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs, to DAOs, supply chain platforms, and identity solutions. But application development in this space isn’t easy. It’s highly specialized development and requires niche skills from the team. Often falls under intense scrutiny so security is vital. AI-based tools can be used to reduce time-to-market, create demo or MVP quickly....

by Jacek KornelukIntroduction.Very often, I find myself writing articles a bit too early. Sometimes a couple of years ahead, sometimes even more. But I think that is entirely normal when you are dealing with and researching emerging technologies. For me, it is fine. I am a practical futurist, scientist, and visionary. Also, apparently, a Dexterity Leader. I hope it is fine for you as well. So, as you are reading what I write, think ahead and keep an open mind, please. The majority of technica...

Introduction.“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” – Winston Churchill. We have been here before. With something that felt just as obscure at the time. Just as unproven. It is just as quietly inevitable.From Dial-Up to Disruption: Lessons from the Frontlines of iiNet.In the early 2000s, I worked on the front line at iiNet, on the floor of the tech support call centre. It was anything but glamorous, yet it was a front-row seat to what felt like a revol...

Why I’m still on the fence.The verdict is still out on AI. There’s never been a better time to start learning software engineering. The resources… At the same time, there’s never been a better time to be lazy and have everything done for you and learn absolutely nothing. We’ve heard a lot of audacious claims like: “Don’t learn how to code” “AI will replace developers” “AI will replace jobs” “AI will boost productivity” Not all of these are true. But AI might take over the world, it’s just tha...