Anecdotal evidence is often the best evidence
Anyone who ever had any interest in science will know that anecdotal evidence is the worst type of evidence possible. This is what scientists and science teachers repeatedly tell their audience. But is this statement true? If you have a look at the subject matter closely, it doesn’t appear to Continue Reading
Why you shouldn’t always trust scientists
Science is, without a doubt, the best methodology available to humankind to figure out how the world works. Every piece of research done within the framework of science goes through several rounds of reviews by other experts. This is done to ensure that all of the work has been done Continue Reading
Ethical side of tax avoidance
From time to time, news headlines tell us about one of big corporations avoiding a large proportion of its tax liability. More often than not, this applies to tech giants. As Google and Facebook were featured in the headlines for a long time, the tax liability that is avoided by Continue Reading
Why you shouldn’t worry about technology replacing your job
We are living in the times of ever-accelerating technological progress. For most of the people, it’s a good news. Only a few years ago you wouldn’t have been able to watch a HD movie on your phone while riding a train on the way to work, or have a free Continue Reading
Should I trust online reviews?
The web is saturated with user reviews. Everything is being rated by consumers: food brands, tech products, estate agents and even jobs. Online reviews are indeed useful. Before parting with your money or making a life-changing decision, why not have a look at what other users think about a particular Continue Reading
10 biggest lies of tech retailers
Tech retail is not an industry normally associated with lies, unlike insurance and financial industries. Nevertheless, as a former insider, I can assure you that, due to the common practice of imposing strict targets on sales staff, it is very common for the tech retailers to lie to their customers. Continue Reading
How society conditions you for mediocrity
Why, despite a strong economy and virtually unlimited opportunities, only a small number of people in developed countries live the life that they are fully satisfied with? There are many reasons for this and sometimes, there are individual circumstances beyond people’s control that get in people’s way. However, there is Continue Reading
Dark side of software development
I would say without a doubt that software developer is a great profession. As I wrote previously, it is a career that pays significantly more than average and has some other perks associated with it. I do enjoy it and can’t imagine myself doing anything else as a career. However, there are certain negative Continue Reading
Why software developers earn more than average
The great global economic recession is over and the global economy has bounced back. However, reports on the news about people being dissatisfied with their salaries became very frequent. There are many professions that have been gradually declining in value for various reasons. Increasing adoption of automation and new technologies Continue Reading
10 things to know when using a recruitment agency
Recruitment consultants are very popular in tech industry. They can be extremely useful to both employers and candidates. The former can benefit by filling an open position very efficiently with the total cost pretty much limited to the agency fees. To the latter, recruitment agencies are even more beneficial, as Continue Reading
