Afternoon Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.4km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:38:57, Pace: 7:17/km

Zagreb’s "Eco Bomb" Mystery: Politics vs. Science at Savica Lakes

Is there…

Boxing, Bioengineering and the “Gay Factor”: Creativity, Masculinity, Human Potential and the Business of Violence

Boxing, bioengineering, creativity and the “gay factor”: an exploration of masculinity, identity, human potential and the business of violence.

Overcoming Tragic Circumstances

A tragic set of circumstances is a situation where several difficult or unfortunate events combine,…

Revitalizing Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.4km, Elevation Gain: 3m, Moving Time: 00:41:25, Pace: 7:44/km

🐝 Keep the Bee Bath — Just Don’t Let It Become a Mosquito Nursery 🦟

Zagreb is currently taking extra measures because of the West Nile virus, including a reminder to…

Not El Niño Instead of Politics — But It Can Change Political Perception

El Niño is not an alibi for Europe’s heat, drought, or a Croatian waste affair. The climate crisis is the frame; the opposition missed a chance …

Morning Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.1km, Elevation Gain: 11m, Moving Time: 00:38:45, Pace: 7:38/km

Tuesdays4ClimateRevolt — 52 Tuesdays, 52 Croatian Places | Updating

Climate Change is No Longer a Forecast 🔹 It is the Climate We Are Already Living Through

Tax the Super-Rich — 200,000 Voices

Greenpeace Fair Share petition: tax the super-rich. 200,000 voices, and governments still have to listen.

AI as an Ambitious Worker — Not a Friend, Pal, or Buddy

AI may feel like a friend, but it is better understood as an ambitious worker: increasingly capable, autonomous, and potentially managerial.

Woodland Ravine Stream

Rocky summer creek stepping down a wooded ravine, with mossy trunks, fallen logs, and a clay bank

Sljeme’s Missing Link: The Next Cable Car?

A second branch of the Sljeme cable car towards Zagorje could make sense. However, Medvednica is…

Evening Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 2.1km, Elevation Gain: 0m, Moving Time: 00:16:18, Pace: 7:46/km

From Copper Wire to Superconducting Systems: Croatia’s Next High-Tech Export Opportunity

Instead of:copper wire → insulated cable → exportwe could one day have:advanced materials →…

Melting Glaciers Did Not Reveal 10,000 Rare Diseases — Here’s What Scientists Actually Found

# Melting Glaciers Did NOT Reveal 10,000 Rare Diseases It is also a spectacular mix-up. ▶️ Rave the World Radio 24/7 …

A Good AI Question Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated — it Needs to Make Your Intended Outcome Clear

Magical “perfect prompt”…

Evening Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 9.4km, Elevation Gain: 15m, Moving Time: 01:15:32, Pace: 8:02/km

DIY Podcasting with AI TTS: Open-Source Voice Generation, Local Production, and the Future of Automated Audio

Explore DIY podcasting with AI TTS, from open-source local voices to cloud tools, automation, privacy, and flexible audio production.

Jackpot Benefits Explained

There absolutely is a good side to a jackpot, beneath the noise, hype, gambling culture, and…

Math Success This Century: From Solved Conjectures to New Frontiers of Mathematical Discovery

Explore the extraordinary mathematical breakthroughs of the 21st century, from Poincaré and prime numbers to Langlands, geometry and AI.

River Mrežnica is the best!

Tuesdays Thrillers — Reflection Ride into the Underground Gateway

Evening Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 3.3km, Elevation Gain: 7m, Moving Time: 00:24:20, Pace: 7:22/km

From Croatia to the World: The Great Global Waste Divide

🇭🇷 Croatia: a European problem in a very visible form — Poznanovec, Gospić, Senj and Marišćina…

The Headquarters as a Kit: How 21st-Century Construction Can Replace Hammering with Precision, Modularity and Circular Materials

How modular construction, precision assembly and circular materials could transform 21st-century headquarters into adaptable, low-waste buildings.

When People Say: “That’s Not Real”

What does it actually mean when someone says, “Oh, that’s not real”? Sometimes it means something…

Lonely Dog On The Tram Tracks

A stray dog walking Zagreb tram tracks in the August heatwave, left behind while people are on holiday

Morning Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 3.2km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:23:06, Pace: 7:11/km

Europe’s Century of Political Terror — Never Again

A century of fascism, Stalinism, ethnic cleansing, colonial violence and wars on civilians. Memory is a civic duty, not a slogan.

Food Redistribution Movement

Global Food Balance: Abundance and ScarcityFood is abundant globally, yet access to nutritious food…

Golden Ring of Medvednica: A Three-Day Circular Trail from Zagreb to the Zagorje Valley and Home

Golden Ring of Medvednica: a three-day, 47.5 km circular hike from Zagreb to Sljeme, Zagorje and Medvedgrad — and home.

UN at 80: Triumphs Bigger Than 193 Flags

From smallpox to the ozone layer, UN-led wins over 80 years. Proud of membership — humanity is still larger than the flag count.

Stop Polluting. Nature Knows How to Recover.

Nature can recover when human pressure falls. Explore ecological resilience, regeneration, restoration, rewilding, and nature's remarkable com…

Afternoon Hike at Kraljev Vrh → Tuškanac — Part Three

Part three into Tuškanac: 3.3 km in 1h00, +123/−233 m, 288→178 m. Lower forest and streets to the park belt.

Šestine Cobbles

Leaf-strewn cobblestone road descending through woodland at Šestine, Medvednica

Zagreb From The West Ridge

Pale gravel ridge path and a single cloud over Zagreb, looking down from the west shoulder of Medvednica

Afternoon Hike at Kraljev Vrh → Tuškanac — Part Two

Part two, off Kraljev Vrh toward Tuškanac: 5.6 km in 1h45, +190/−712 m, 808→287 m. Ridge-to-mid-slope descent.

West Slope Beech Path

Leaf-strewn beech path on the west slope of Medvednica above Gornja Bistra

Turistička Cesta In Kraljev Vrh

New asphalt ribbon, power lines and dry verge on Turistička cesta in Kraljev Vrh, Jakovlje, with hills on the horizon

Afternoon Hike at Kraljev Vrh → Tuškanac — Part One

Part one, climb toward Kraljev Vrh: 10.5 km in 2h53, +924/−326 m, 209→808 m. Longest uphill of the three-part day.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Paid Off — But Who Pays the Carbon Bill? The Hidden Economics of Sport, Mobility and Climate Externalities

The 2026 World Cup generated record revenues—but its massive travel footprint raises a bigger question: who pays the climate bill?

Zagorje Hills After The Descent

Dry August grass, red-roofed houses and wooded hills in Zagorje after the walk into Donja Podgora

Sljeme Tower From The North Face

The Sljeme television tower as a thin needle over a ridge of summer trees, from the Zagorje side

3½ Hours Downhill From Sljeme 🥾🌲

This photograph is almost an infographic.📍 Sljeme Tower marks the reference point.🌲 The ridge shows…

North Face Forest Road

Curving paved forest road through beech and fir on the north face of Medvednica

Afternoon Hike at Medvednica — Downhill Descent

Long Medvednica descent: 15.4 km in 3h35, +654/−1397 m, 964→222 m. From near Sljeme down the north/east flank.

How World Models Build Small, Temporary Worlds Beyond Large Language Models

World models go beyond language prediction by simulating small, temporary worlds, actions, consequences and possible futures for AI agents.

Tuesdays 4 Climate Revolt At Sljeme

Self-portrait under the Sljeme tower at dusk, holding a Tuesdays 4 Climate Revolt sign

Sljeme Television Tower

The OIV television tower on Sljeme seen from the summit road at early evening

Gondola Over The Forest Road

Sljeme cable-car gondola against late sun over the wet summit road on Medvednica

Valley Glimpse From The Summit Road

Beeches and firs opening onto the Zagreb basin from the Sljeme summit road, autumn leaves on the verge

Afternoon Hike at Tuškanac–Leustek–Sljeme — Part Three (Final)

Final push to Sljeme: 3.3 km in 1h10, +474/−127 m, 557→904 m. Leustek corridor onto the upper ridge.

Plank Bridge On Leustekova Staza

Wooden plank bridge over a thin summer stream on Leustekova staza, Medvednica

Afternoon Hike at Tuškanac–Leustek–Sljeme — Part Two

Part two of the Tuškanac–Leustek–Sljeme climb: 2.4 km in 55 min, +319/−57 m, 297→559 m. Steep mid-mountain push.

Picnic Shelter Under The Spruce

Timber picnic shelter and log table under spruce near Gračani on Leustekova staza, Medvednica

Afternoon Hike at Tuškanac–Leustek–Sljeme — Part One

Part one from Tuškanac toward Leustek: 7.0 km in 1h39, +358/−247 m, start 181 m. City park into the first Medvednica slopes.

🐊 DRAIN THE SWAMP — 2026 EDITION

● anti-elite populism“Drain the Swamp” used to sound simple:🪣 Remove corruption.🪣 Kick out the…

Midday Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.9km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:46:11, Pace: 7:53/km

From Sarajevo to Vukovar to Rudeš: Three Film Festivals, Three Visions of Cinema, Community, and Cultural Memory

From Sarajevo and Vukovar to Zagreb’s Rudeš, explore three different film festivals and what they reveal about cinema and community.

Kraljev Vrh to Tuškanac, one line

A continuous hike from Kraljev Vrh, Jakovlje (Zagreb County) to Tuškanac. Across Gornja Bistra,…

Morning Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.1km, Elevation Gain: 7m, Moving Time: 00:39:24, Pace: 7:45/km

Bombs Fall Every Few Minutes — Stop the Bombers

Somewhere on Earth, bombs fall every few minutes. The bomber’s legacy has to end.

The Corn Detour: A Billion-Tonne Harvest, a Livestock Bottleneck, and the Calories That Never Reach the Plate

Most of the world’s 1.2 billion tonnes of maize is animal feed. Only 7–12% of those calories return as meat, milk or eggs.

A Billion Tonnes of Maize — Most of It Feed

Global maize tops 1B tonnes a year; over half goes to animal feed. Livestock return few of those calories. Plant-based plates keep more food in the…

Did Arameans Ever Settle Assisi?

Textbook Assisi is Umbrian, Etruscan, then Roman. No Aramaic settlement in the record. History has holes — this may be one.

Evening Walk at Podsljeme — Final Part

Evening descent through Podsljeme: 8.1 km in 1h52, +315/−426 m, 262→152 m. Forest-edge streets under Sljeme after dark.

Vandal and Barbarian Are Tired Words

“Vandal” comes from the sack of Rome in 455 CE; “barbarian” from Greek/Roman othering. Today both are sloppy insults, not history.

The Eclipse Trilogy: From Europe’s Shadow to the Mediterranean Ring of Fire

After Europe’s 2026 eclipse, the next great event arrives in 2027, taking totality from Spain across North Africa and the Mediterranean.

What Does “Eco-Mafia” Actually Mean? 🌍🕵️

“Eco-mafia” is not a geographical label. It is a semantic one.The prefix “eco-” does not mean that…

When Children Played at Being Adults 🚬🍬

A child who never smoked — but once “smoked” a cigarette made of chewing gum. Cigarette-shaped candy…

Revitalizing Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 6.0km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:46:02, Pace: 7:43/km

Postmodernism, the Green Transition, and the Civilizational Frontier

Exploring postmodernism, the green transition, and the civilizational consciousness shift through technology, culture, power, and GEII 97.

ᴹᵃᵈᵉ ʷᶦᵗʰ ᴬᴵ ✨ Contrasting TV Business Models: The BBC vs. American Network Television

BBC modesty vs. Hollywood millions. Dive into the financial breakdown of two hit sitcoms to see the true power of television syndication.

A pile of hazardous and illegally dumped waste near Poznanovac…

#IllegalDumping #HazardousWaste #Croatia #Bedekovčina #Poznanovac #WasteCrisis #EnvironmentalCrime #Pollution

Western Europe’s +2.79°C Shock: When Persistent Summer Heat Becomes the New Climate Warning

Western Europe was 2.79°C above its 1991–2020 average in June–July 2026, exposing the growing risks of persistent extreme heat.

The desolate streets of Varaždin matched the deserted vibe of…

The desolate streets of Varaždin matched the deserted vibe of the student campus. The heat is on! Meanwhile, the railway looks like it’s getting…

Varaždin, Here I Come! 🌍✊

Tuesdays 4 Climate Revolt event – announcing your trip to Varaždin for the climate actionWestern…

Today I Remember… When diplomacy went completely off-script

UN history has had some spectacularly theatrical moments. 😄 Here are some memorable incidents…

Evening Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 4.6km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:35:06, Pace: 7:37/km

Are crazy motor gangs responsible…

#ClimateChange #Heatwave #MotorGangs #NoisePollution #UrbanLife #Sustainability #Europe #ClimateAction

DIY: How to Start a Podcast, Build an Audience, and Create Your Own Media Hub

Start a podcast with simple tools, build an engaged audience, develop your voice, and turn conversations and ideas into lasting influence.

Refreshing Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 3.1km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:25:17, Pace: 8:07/km

Peak to Valley: Planning a 3-Day Medvednica Expedition Above Zagreb (Routes, Bus, Logistics)

How do you prepare a three-day mountain crossing that starts in a capital city? This flyover is my logistics map for a Peak-to-Valley expeditio…

Smart Fridge App vs Communist Grandpa

Empty fridge, no power. Grandpa’s advice: go West and become Duke of the Double Rainbow. Cold-war absurdist skit.

Medvednica Peak-to-Valley Is Not a Day Hike

The full 50–60 km Medvednica crossing is a 2–3 day expedition. Only an ultra-fit runner should compress it into one long day.

Who Can Do Medvednica in One Day?

Ultra/mountain runners: yes, 8–12 h as a challenge. Very fit hikers on 30–40 km days: possible, borderline, light pack, early start.

Afternoon Walk at Podsljeme – Part One

A solid 9.79 km walk with 341 m of elevation gain, completed in 2 h 26 min. A scenic, moderately hilly outing with a steady 14:56 min/km pace and a…

Summer Forest Path 🌳

A sunlit forest path

Condolences for Migrants Who Died Seeking a Better Life

Many migrants have died in recent days while trying to improve their lives. Condolences to their families.

A strong morning run…

#Running #MorningRun #RunningProgress #RunConsistency #FasterPace #RunningMotivation #RunTraining #KeepRunning #PersonalBest #StravaRunning

Morning Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 4.5km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:33:09, Pace: 7:22/km

More Than Just a Meme: Does Urban Dictionary Enrich Language and Culture, or Simply Archive the Internet's Most Fleeting Slang?

Does Urban Dictionary improve communication or simply document internet slang? Explore its role in language, culture and online society.

Summer Park Path

A quiet summer walk

Ivo Josipović to Win Communicator of the Year Again? HUOJ Komunikator godine Explained #documentary

Can a former Croatian president win “Komunikator godine” again—or is one Grand PRix enough? In 2011, Ivo Josipović received the Grand PRix …

Morning Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.1km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:40:45, Pace: 7:58/km

Beyond Expertise: Lifelong Learning, Intentional Unlearning, and Sustainable Careers in an Era Where Business as Usual Must End

Discover why lifelong learning now requires intentional unlearning, adaptive careers, and sustainable thinking beyond traditional expertise.

Refreshing Influencer to Win Again? 🏆 Will Ivo Josipović Be “Communicator of the Year”?

Ivo Josipović was not the first Croatian president from Baška Voda. He was born in Zagreb, but his…

Be vegan. Save lives…

#BeVegan #GoVegan #PlantBased #Compassion #AnimalRights #SaveLives #CrueltyFree #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #VeganLife

Evening Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 4.7km, Elevation Gain: 3m, Moving Time: 00:35:41, Pace: 7:37/km

August Heat, Empty Roads, Hills That Hold Green

Four frames from a slow Croatian countryside loop: maize corridors, a tree-crowned hill, orchard slopes, a quiet ditch stream.

ᴹᵃᵈᵉ ʷᶦᵗʰ ᴬᴵ ✨ Step-by-Step Guide to Defending Yourself from Creeping (Street Harassment) in Urban…

Street harassment, often called “creeping” in slang, involves unwanted advances, catcalling, following, or intimidating behavior in public spac…

Heat Waves and Power Supply

Murphy: If power plants shut down because of these heat waves, will people get “bare…

Sarcastic, Satirical, Ironic, Cynical, or Plain Rude: Understanding the Difference

Discover the differences between sarcasm, satire, irony, cynicism, and rudeness through rhetoric, linguistics, and communication.

Summer Stream Ditch With Water Plants

Clear shallow ditch stream lined with water plants, cornfield to the left and a small culvert ahead

Corporal Punishment Out of Schools

Corporal punishment in schools was abolished to protect children’s rights. Dialogue and support replace fear and humiliation.

Wooded Hill And Orchard Slope

Closer view of a green hill with orchard rows, brown slope, and fence line under clear sky

Tree-Crowned Hill And Golden Field

Wooded hilltop over dry golden grassland with a lone willow-like tree under deep blue sky

Heat waves are no longer…

#ClimateAdaptation #Heatwave #Resilience #ClimateAction #Europe #Sustainability

Cornfield Road Under Clear Sky

Straight country road between tall maize fields and a line of streetlights under a cloudless blue sky

ᵁᵖᵈᵃᵗᵉᵈ Journey to Samobor

Heat waves aren’t the future—they’re here. 🔥Europe can’t just react. We must…

Evening Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 3.4km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:25:42, Pace: 7:36/km

From the Dinar to the Euro: How Croatia's Millennials Lived Through Four Currencies in Just 16,000 Days

Croatia's Millennials experienced four currencies in just 16,000 days, reflecting war, independence, stabilization and EU integration.

ᴹᵃᵈᵉ ʷᶦᵗʰ ᴬᴵ ✨ Speed and Sensation in Space: Could It Ever Feel Like Riding a Bike?

• 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 •

Why are Digital Hubs Important?

Centralized point or system where digital information, devices, and services connect…

DIY LED Snapback Cap

Easy, cheap, fun LED snapback. A build note: I’ll make one myself.

What if your cap lit the way? 💡🧢 Lights on, future on…

#Cyberpunk #WearableTech #LED #Design

De Facto ≠ De Jure

The distinction actually matters.A good example is the claim that “Knin de facto fell when the…

Morning Run 🏃

Run: Distance: 5.5km, Elevation Gain: 2m, Moving Time: 00:42:31, Pace: 7:45/km

🆕 Science Explaining Necromancy

Science finds no credible evidence that necromancy communicates with the dead or produces…