Essays and notes by Mathieu Van de Catsije.https://vandecatsije.com/en-gbhttps://vdcmathieu.substack.com/p/who-builds-tomorrowhttps://vdcmathieu.substack.com/p/who-builds-tomorrowAs AI commoditises coding, advantage shifts to the people who can embed technology into real organisations.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://vdcmathieu.substack.com/p/ai-after-the-hype-what-2025-changedhttps://vdcmathieu.substack.com/p/ai-after-the-hype-what-2025-changedFrom reasoning models and price-per-compute to agents, enterprise deployment, and the coming impact on work and power.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/embracing-the-gale-the-evolution-and-impact-of-wind-energy/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/embracing-the-gale-the-evolution-and-impact-of-wind-energy/Exploring the Journey of Wind Power from Ancient Innovations to Modern MarvelsWed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/powering-the-future-the-critical-role-of-batteries-in-the-electric-revolution/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/powering-the-future-the-critical-role-of-batteries-in-the-electric-revolution/Charging Towards a Sustainable Future: The Pivotal Role of Batteries in the Electric AgeTue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/quantum-computing-the-dawn-of-a-new-technological-era/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/quantum-computing-the-dawn-of-a-new-technological-era/Explore how this groundbreaking tech reshapes our understanding of data, AI, and the universe itself.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/beyond-imagination-the-rise-of-artificial-general-intelligence/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/beyond-imagination-the-rise-of-artificial-general-intelligence/The secrets of AGI: Discover how close we are to creating machines with human-like intelligence. Join the pivotal journey into AI's future!Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-fall-from-omelas/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-fall-from-omelas/A short sequel to Ursula K. Le Guin's The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, with a title in honor of Albert Camus's short story of the same…Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/navigating-the-ai-revolution-unraveling-its-impact-across-sectors/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/navigating-the-ai-revolution-unraveling-its-impact-across-sectors/A comprehensive exploration of Artificial Intelligence’s transformative role in research, industries, and our everyday lives.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/exploring-the-heart-of-ai-neural-networks-machine-learning-and-deep-learning/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/exploring-the-heart-of-ai-neural-networks-machine-learning-and-deep-learning/Neural networks, machine learning and deep learning — the core ideas beating at the heart of modern AI.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/charting-the-course-of-ai/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/charting-the-course-of-ai/Cutting through the mythology around AI to what the technology can — and can't — actually do.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/producing-energy-or-destroying-world/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/producing-energy-or-destroying-world/How to harness the energy released by nuclear fission, for the better or the worse.Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-physic-of-nuclear-fission/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-physic-of-nuclear-fission/Unveiling the Forces and Energy Behind Nuclear Fission: Exploring the Science That Powers Our WorldMon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-history-of-nuclear-fission/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-history-of-nuclear-fission/Saver or destroyer of world, Nuclear Fission was first of all a prodigious discovery of the 19th century. An incredible story.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/why-i-left-instagram/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/why-i-left-instagram/My self-reflection throughout all the bad stuff this incredible platform has to offerMon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/teebike-from-old-to-electric/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/teebike-from-old-to-electric/Trowing out your old bike for a new electric one? What a waste! Teebike allows you to transform your old bike into an electrical one!Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/turn-your-walks-into-a-treasure-hunt-with-foxie/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/turn-your-walks-into-a-treasure-hunt-with-foxie/Liven up your city tours by turning your surroundings into a real playground.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/design-a-catalyst-for-innovation-but-not-without-limits/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/design-a-catalyst-for-innovation-but-not-without-limits/Design and innovation are undoubtedly popular words in our era, but what are their interactions?Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/science-and-innovation-an-ambiguous-relationship/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/science-and-innovation-an-ambiguous-relationship/Science is the art of observing and learning, innovation the art of imagining and shaping, different but perhaps necessary to each other.Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/helping-physicians-treat-better-using-posos/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/helping-physicians-treat-better-using-posos/Physicians have little time to keep up to date with new med or new research, POSOS provides help for their constant learningWed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/quantum-computing-at-alice-bob/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/quantum-computing-at-alice-bob/The future of French’s Quantum Computer with Alice & Bob an incredible startup trying to create perfect qubitsWed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-good-way-to-produce-hydrogen-lhyfe/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-good-way-to-produce-hydrogen-lhyfe/Hydrogen might be the next kerosene to power our daily life, and Lhyfe wants to ensure that it is done correctly.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-social-capital-of-opinion-leaders/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-social-capital-of-opinion-leaders/A review of a very interesting article on the similarity of Opinion Leaders and Network entrepreneurs written by Ronald S. Burt.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/foods-of-the-future-and-future-of-food/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/foods-of-the-future-and-future-of-food/From laboratory meat to aquaponics, what are the solutions for a sustainable and accessible tomorrow?Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/protect-your-favorite-tech-with-coverd/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/protect-your-favorite-tech-with-coverd/A new and easy way to make sure your smartphone, computer or electric scooter will not cost you your arm in case of accident.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/keia-a-human-solution-to-sign-language-interpretation/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/keia-a-human-solution-to-sign-language-interpretation/A startup considering the complexity of sign language and trying to improve the way we translate for others.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/innovation-for-sustainable-viticulture-vitibot/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/innovation-for-sustainable-viticulture-vitibot/A French startup trying to help develop a more sustainable viticulture industry.Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/financing-the-modern-way-karmen/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/financing-the-modern-way-karmen/Revenue-based-financing, or how to rethink financing for subscriptions based companyWed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/when-will-the-first-moonbase-be-built/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/when-will-the-first-moonbase-be-built/If you are as fond of space as I am, chances are you've already dreamed of living in a moonbase. Luckily for us, it seems to be coming…Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/facilitate-web-accessibility-faciliti/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/facilitate-web-accessibility-faciliti/Web accessibility is a must today, Facil'iti is trying to reduce the gap for everyone to access the WEB freely.Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/virtual-reality-for-pain-reduction-hypnovr/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/virtual-reality-for-pain-reduction-hypnovr/Hypno VR is a French startup proposing a new relaxation and pain reduction method for medical operations. Learn more about them!Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-4-towards-a-systemic-joy/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-4-towards-a-systemic-joy/A science fiction novel on the future of work by Jeanne V., Mélina M., Corentin M., and Mathieu V.Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-3-humanization/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-3-humanization/A science fiction novel on the future of work by Jeanne V., Mélina M., Corentin M., and Mathieu V.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-2-doubt/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-2-doubt/A science fiction novel on the future of work by Jeanne V., Mélina M., Corentin M., and Mathieu V.Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-1-an-automatic-world/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-404-chapter-1-an-automatic-world/A science fiction novel on the future of work by Jeanne V., Mélina M., Corentin M., and Mathieu V.Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-different-uses-of-metaverse/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/the-different-uses-of-metaverse/The idea of metaverse is getting popular this weeks, but why should we adopt such idea? What are the uses of metaverse?Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-what-is-it/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/metaverse-what-is-it/A quick dive into the beautiful world of metaverse. After Facebook rebranding to Meta we all heard about Metaverse, but what is it really ?Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/digital-sobriety-within-information-systems/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/digital-sobriety-within-information-systems/A market study on the importance of digital sobriety within the corporate world.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/how-to-prove-a-linear-subspace/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/how-to-prove-a-linear-subspace/A quick methodology to prove — or not — that a set is a linear — or vector — subspace of a bigger vector space.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/why-money-brings-happiness-or-at-least-helps-with-it/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/why-money-brings-happiness-or-at-least-helps-with-it/A quick essaie on why and how money helps with the pursuit of happiness in life.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/nuclear-fusion-where-do-we-stand/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/nuclear-fusion-where-do-we-stand/A quick dive into the world of nuclear fusion and our current advancements.Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/is-51-enough-in-a-democracy/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/is-51-enough-in-a-democracy/In 16 days — on the 20th of January 2021 — Joe Biden will take office as the 46th president of the United States. As a result of…Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://vandecatsije.com/essays/is-the-chinese-smart-city-model-viable-and-exportable-internationally/https://vandecatsije.com/essays/is-the-chinese-smart-city-model-viable-and-exportable-internationally/Having become inevitable in our lives, new technologies seem to be making their way into our cities in recent years. Artificial…Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT