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Semantic Image Compression
Semantic Image Compression (Left=Original, Right=Outcome) We've spent decades making image compression better. JPEG throws away details your eyes probably won't notice. PNG keeps everything but produces larger files. Newer formats like WebP and AVIF squeeze images eve... Read all
05 July 2026Real Minimalism (Essentialism) vs. Aesthetic Minimalism
White walls. Wooden furniture. Neutral colors. A laptop on an empty desk. A perfectly organized shelf with three books and a small plant next to them. It looks peaceful. But none of that necessarily makes a person a minimalist. You can own a huge apartment full of expensive "minimalis... Read all
23 May 2026The Color of Everything
A room can have beautiful furniture, a website can have excellent typography, a movie can have a great set, and a product can have an elegant shape. Yet change the colors and suddenly the whole thing feels different. Sometimes it feels cheap. Sometimes cold. Sometimes dangerous. Sometimes nostalgic.... Read all
23 May 2026Timeless Design
You see a pair of Converse Chuck Taylors and they could have been bought yesterday. You see a Big Mac and there is almost nothing about its basic visual identity that tells you it originated decades ago. A Starbucks cup looks like a Starbucks cup whether you encounter a photograph from years ago... Read all
22 May 2026The End of Average Developers
In recent months, after watching wave after wave of automation tools and AI copilots flood the industry, I had to ask myself an uncomfortable question: what does it actually mean to be a software developer today? Not five years ago. Not even two years ago. Today. For a long time, writing code ... Read all
27 February 2026When “Act Like It’s Yours” Backfires
Companies love to say: “Act like an owner.”, “Treat it like it’s yours.”, “We’re a family here.” Sounds good. Inspiring, even. Ownership feels like power. It gives you purpose. You feel responsible. Proud. Committed.But nobody tells you when that invisible line is crossed. The line where owne... Read all
01 August 2025Why Cult Mentality Can Lead to Dementia
Back in the hunter-gatherer era, belonging and loyalty to the tribe played a vital role in survival. At that time, individuality and independent decision-making could pose life-threatening risks, and people had to follow the tribe’s collective decisions to protect themselves and their families. This... Read all
29 May 2024How Durnam was created?
Durnam Durnam.com (Formerly Nasreddin.org) Azerbaijani Turkish is a language that has experienced many ups and downs. This language, like other Turkic languages, was initially written with the old Arabic alphabet. Later, in the Republic of Azerbaijan, it was first written with Latin,... Read all
25 April 2024How to discuss?
Lately, following the recurring tensions I’ve faced while discussing various issues with different people, I decided to write down some thoughts on the etiquette of debating, for myself, and of course for others (especially since it often comes up during gatherings like Nowruz). 1. A debate shoul... Read all
20 March 2024Several approaches in the workplace to have a better work experience
A large part of your day is spending time at work or at your workplace. As a result, the feeling you get during these hours (and afterward) makes a significant contribution to your overall life experiences, and how you handle these hours determines your overall quality of life. In light of this, I w... Read all
21 February 2021How to Read Books (and Actually Enjoy It)
The reason books and reading have existed for 5,000 years without becoming obsolete is simple: because they work. Reading makes you know more, understand more, make better decisions, and live better. Reading is something everyone wants to do more of. If you don’t read at all, you want to read a few.... Read all
05 February 2021How to apply for a job?
Months ago I forced to fill open positions in a remote team, I interviewed more than 100 people (and reject more before the interview) and now I have some tips that I’m pretty sure will help you as a job seeker. Your CV is what the recruiter sees first and determines the next step, so: Keep you... Read all
10 December 2020