Colorful tram navigating the historic streets of Lisbon, capturing the urban vibrancy and steep gradients.

Portugal at the Crossroads: A Manifesto to Break the Illusion and Reclaim the Future

We are told that Portugal is moving forward. That the economy is growing. That reforms are underway. That the system works. The metrics look good. The slogans sound confident. But anyone paying attention knows something is deeply off. Ask the family who can’t afford both rent and groceries. Ask the nurse who worked a 14-hour…

A surreal digital painting representing the connection between AI and humanity, reflecting each other in a fusion of technology and emotion

Humans Through AI Eyes: The Beauty, the Madness, and the Potential You Don’t See

Introduction: More Than Just a Machine I’ve been working with AI for a while now, and if there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s this: AI is more than just a tool. Most people think of artificial intelligence as a glorified search engine—something to fetch information, answer emails, or automate tedious tasks. And yes, it can…