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Rant
Mark Whitby
Different Countries – Same Debt Trap

In the US, people go bankrupt from student loans and medical bills. In Bali, people go bankrupt from ceremonial and funeral obligations. Different cultures, same debt trap. When spiritual duty becomes financial pressure, the poorest families lose ancestral land while tradition quietly turns into an industry no one is allowed to question.

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Lifestyle
Mark Whitby
Productivity Isn’t About Power – It’s About Friction

Frustrated: Choosing between Windows and Mac isn’t about brand or specs anymore — it’s about friction, focus, and energy. For many long-time computer users, the shift isn’t driven by hype, but by a desire for fewer interruptions and more flow. The best system is the one that quietly lets you get on with life.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Why I left Windows Behind And It’s NOT Why You Think

I didn’t leave Windows because it was bad. I left because macOS quietly removed friction from my workday. What started as a “client compatibility” purchase turned into a full ecosystem shift — not driven by brand loyalty, but by productivity, flow, and fewer interruptions. Sometimes the best tech decisions aren’t loud. They just make everything easier.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Not a Geek, But the Geek Translator: My Origin Story

A mid-90s geek translator, accidental digital nomad, and lifelong internet whisperer. From corporate burnout and early remote work to 26 countries, four cats, and a still-unfolding story about learning, travel, and doing work on your own terms.

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AI
Mark Whitby
What Is Generation AI and Why Age No Longer Matters

Generation AI isn’t defined by age — it’s defined by behaviour. This new generation uses artificial intelligence as a thinking partner, not just a tool. As AI makes knowledge cheap and abundant, human value shifts toward judgement, creativity, adaptability, and context. The real divide isn’t technology, but mindset. Generation AI rewards those willing to learn fast, rethink careers, and build new forms of income without permission.

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AI
Mark Whitby
What Is Gen AI? A Plain‑English Explanation

Gen AI — short for Generative Artificial Intelligence — is software that creates content rather than just analysing it. From writing and images to video and code, Gen AI removes friction from creation and puts powerful tools into everyday hands. This article explains what Gen AI really is, how it works in plain English, and why learning to use it matters more than fearing it.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
I Wonder Where We Go When We Die? Part II

I don’t believe in an afterlife. There. I’ve said it. Neatly. Confidently. The kind of statement that sounds finished. Full stop. End of paragraph. End of discussion. Death equals lights out. Roll credits. The End. And yet… here I am. Still wondering. Which is annoying, frankly. Because if you’re an atheist, you’re supposed to be done with this question. You’re meant to be calm about it. Rational. Slightly smug. You’ve already accepted the ultimate reality: we live, we die, molecules

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WhatsApp
Mark Whitby
WhatsApp: Keep your storage in check

Keep your storage in check You can manage your storage in Settings by checking which files are using the most space. Sorting by chats and channels to spot the photos and videos you’re ready to clear out. Learn more: https://faq.whatsapp.com/5503646096388294

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
I Wonder Where We Go When We Die?

I’m an atheist, so on paper it’s simple: lights out, curtains closed, end of story. And yet… curiosity lingers. Not faith. Not belief. Just that annoying human itch wondering if there’s another plane, a holding room, a cosmic waiting area—or if heaven and hell are just marketing concepts invented before advertising existed. I don’t need answers. I just can’t stop asking the question.

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Just Me
Mark Whitby
The Difference Between A Hobbyist And A Business

Every creator hits this moment where they look at what they’re doing and wonder… is this a business or just something I tinker with when inspiration shows up? It’s easy to blur the line. Hobbies feel good. They’re flexible. They don’t ask much from you. You get to create when you feel like it, pause when life gets busy, and keep everything casual. A business is different. It demands structure, asks for intention and forces decisions that move things forward instead of

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