https://denniseirorere.com/ Recent content on Dennis Irorere Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/sameness-and-similarity/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/sameness-and-similarity/ Two people can own the same bicycle. Same make. Same colour. Same size. One of them is yours and one is not. We use same for both of those things without noticing. The bicycles are the same kind of thing. They are not the same bicycle. Hold two cans of Coca-Cola Classic. Same brand, same recipe, same size. One is cold, one is not. You can drink one without changing the other. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-stays-human/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-stays-human/ There is a version of the future where machines get better at everything and people get worse at everything, and both of those things are described as progress. Nothing visibly breaks. Output goes up. Homework gets done. Reports arrive faster. Everyone looks more productive. Then the tool is taken away and the person cannot tell whether the answer is right. They cannot begin without it. They have become very good at finishing tasks and less able to do difficult things on their own. https://denniseirorere.com/notes/a-place-is-not-a-point/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/a-place-is-not-a-point/ A rant. I came to entity resolution through geospatial engineering. Places are where the whole problem started for me. I have been keeping reading notes on spatial identity for almost six months now, trying to understand why a point on a map is so often not enough. “Meet me at Waterloo” is a complete sentence to a Londoner. To a system, it is the beginning of several questions. The railway station? https://denniseirorere.com/notes/entities/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/entities/ Open a spreadsheet and it is easy to forget what you are looking at. There are rows. Names. IDs. A few fields that look certain because they have been given a type. Then another file arrives and something has to decide whether two rows mean the same thing. The thing being decided is not in either file. That is where entity resolution starts. It is also one of the questions I keep coming back to as I think about entity intelligence. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/real-takes-time/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/real-takes-time/ One, two, three, go. Hey. We did it. We are back, and considering it has been about two years since the last website facelift, we thought about working on something grander. And we did. A paper feel, off-white, threaded through with my growing interest in #A33B1F. No idea why I like that colour so much, but I do enjoy the contrast, and there it is. It shows up under every link, on hover, and on the countdown at the bottom of the page. https://denniseirorere.com/notes/alignment-starts-with-reference/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/alignment-starts-with-reference/ A stub, and possibly the note that ties the rest together. Most alignment writing starts at values. Does the system want what we want. Will it keep wanting that as it gets more capable. Those are real questions. But there is a smaller one underneath that gets skipped, and it is the one I actually work on. Before a system can be aligned to anything, it has to be right about what it is referring to. https://denniseirorere.com/notes/human-machine-symbiosis/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/human-machine-symbiosis/ A stub. In 1960 Licklider wrote Man-Computer Symbiosis. The argument was that the interesting future was not machines replacing human thinking, and not humans doing it all unaided, but a partnership where each side does what it is actually good at. Sixty years later most of the writing has gone in a different direction. Either the machine takes over, or it does not. The partnership framing gets treated as a compromise position, which I think is a mistake. https://denniseirorere.com/notes/what-an-agent-should-refuse-to-do/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/what-an-agent-should-refuse-to-do/ A stub. I will keep editing this one. Most of the argument about AI agents is about what they can do. I am more interested in what they should decline to do, and whether they can tell the difference. Here is the situation I keep coming back to. An agent is about to act on a record. Maybe it is merging two customers. Maybe it is approving something. The agent is confident. https://denniseirorere.com/marginalia/2026-08-library-catalogue/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/marginalia/2026-08-library-catalogue/ A library catalogue is a knowledge graph. We just took 150 years to say it that way. https://denniseirorere.com/questions/2026-08-transitivity/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/questions/2026-08-transitivity/ Similarity is not transitive. So how does anything ever get grouped? https://denniseirorere.com/notes/what-entity-resolution-actually-is/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/notes/what-entity-resolution-actually-is/ Two records land on your desk. One says Fatima Abdullahi. The other says Fatuma Abdulahi. Same person, or two people? You cannot look it up. There is no row in a table that answers this. There is no field called is_the_same_person. There is only evidence, and evidence is incomplete, noisy, and sometimes contradictory. That is the whole problem. Everything else is detail. We do this all day without noticing You already know how to do this. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/remaining-thoughtful-in-ai-acceleration/ Sun, 24 May 2026 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/remaining-thoughtful-in-ai-acceleration/ Over the past couple of months, I’ve found myself wrestling with the ethics and responsibility of LLMs, especially around open-source software and contributing to large legacy codebases. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more complicated it becomes. If you work in tech right now, particularly in large organizations or startups, you’ve probably noticed the shift already. I’ve had conversations with people across startups and billion-dollar companies, and one thing is becoming very clear: many companies are restructuring themselves around AI. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-do-i-want/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-do-i-want/ I’m struck with a moral dilemma about life, consequences, responsibility, love, selflessness, and lastly, what does sacrifice actually mean? I’m reminded of some philosophy that says to love is to be human, and also to sacrifice. However, selflessness is something I am having to think about more deeply. About what it means to die to oneself, to relinquish one’s desires for something beyond oneself. I don’t think I fully understand this yet. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/identity-my-next-problem-space/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/identity-my-next-problem-space/ In the past few weeks, I took a step back to reflect, not just about what’s next in my career, but what frontier I’d like to explore over the next 5 to 7 years. I’ve been trying to connect the dots between my experience working for social enterprises and billion-dollar companies, and what keeps showing up for me, quietly, but consistently… is the ideae of identity. Yes, identity. I haven’t always thought deeply about this, probably just like you. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/my-2025-a-slow-burn/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/my-2025-a-slow-burn/ How do I begin? Fifty-two weeks. 365 days. Gone. And the question remains: what was it all for? Did I become a better version of myself? Did you? And even more, how does one measure that? Can you measure something so personal, so layered? Should you? I don’t have the answers. Maybe in the process of writing this, it’ll become clearer to me, and maybe to you too. Looking back, I’d broadly categorize the year under four themes: internal imbalance, failings (or experiments), community, and hope. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/identity-is-an-inference-problem/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/identity-is-an-inference-problem/ Big Idea: Identity Is an Inference Problem (Not a Data Problem) We live in an age where almost everything about us gets reduced to numbers. Identity, trust, compliance, intent, all of it eventually becomes vectors, probabilities, and mathematical representations. At the lowest level, computers still only understand bits and bytes. Zeros and ones. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is how convincingly those numbers are turned back into something that feels human. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/how-books-are-rewiring-me/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/how-books-are-rewiring-me/ “Dennis, go and read your book.” “Dennis, stop playing video games.” “Dennis, these people you’re watching on the screen? They’re getting paid. You, on the other hand, should go to school, stop wasting time and-please-go and read your books!” That phrase was the soundtrack of my childhood. If you grew up where I did, you probably heard it too, from parents, and everyone. Mine particularly was from my mum. And looking back now, they weren’t wrong. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/how-being-calm-and-relax-helps/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/how-being-calm-and-relax-helps/ Today reminded me of something simple but powerful: how much you can get done when people choose to work together, not because they have to, but because they want to. That kind of energy is rare. And it’s special. It happened on October 23rd, 2025, during something we called AI Day 2025 at work. The idea was simple: give people time and space to explore something exciting with AI, no pressure, no deadlines, just curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/learning-to-sell-and-build/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/learning-to-sell-and-build/ I’ve been thinking about something I didn’t give much attention to earlier in my journey, sales and marketing. Not in the traditional corporate sense, but in the very human way we’re always selling something. Every day, in some way, we’re selling ideas, trust, convenience, dreams. From relationships to work to starting something new, there’s always a subtle exchange, and those who understand this well tend to move farther and faster. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/search-is-changing-again/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/search-is-changing-again/ Earlier this year, I found myself in one of those big picture conversations about AI, the kind where the topics jump from models to markets to meaning. But one thread kept tugging at me: search is changing. And not just on the surface, not just tweaks to interfaces or algorithm updates, but the actual way we search for things is quietly evolving, right under our noses. It’s easy to overlook this because it’s subtle. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/getting-unstucked-a-thought/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:50:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/getting-unstucked-a-thought/ For the past few weeks, I’ve felt stuck. Not the usual kind, this wasn’t just about feeling unmotivated or uninspired. It was something more… internal. More layered. A kind of stillness that didn’t feel restful. Something between growth and confusion. Between reflection and resistance. And it made me realize something: We often think about growth as linear, forward, backward, or paused. But the truth is, growth, especially when it involves people, teams, emotions, and identity, is rarely that tidy. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/becoming-the-stages-of-life-and-growth/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:50:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/becoming-the-stages-of-life-and-growth/ It’s been a while since I last wrote anything here. And over the past few months, I’ve been learning to give myself a bit more grace. That’s probably been the biggest lesson: offering myself space, patience, and softness, even when it feels like I’m falling behind. It’s not that I haven’t had anything to say. The words were always there, lingering somewhere. But the desire to write? That’s been harder to locate. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/for-those-we-care-about/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:50:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/for-those-we-care-about/ I’ve been coming full circle on this thought lately. Maybe it’s something you’ve felt too, but don’t talk about much. I know I haven’t. It’s this strange reality, how hard it is to influence or inspire the people closest to you. You’d think that when people care about you, they’d trust your advice. You’d think your words would carry weight because they’ve seen you, been with you, know your story. But the truth? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/when-the-backlog-is-full/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:50:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/when-the-backlog-is-full/ I’ve been trying to stick to a to-do list lately. You know, like the productivity advice everyone shares, write things down, prioritize them, work through them one at a time. Simple. Neat. Structured. At least in theory. But what happens when your backlog keeps growing? When you keep coming up with new ideas, new possibilities, new things to build or explore or improve? The list doesn’t shrink, it balloons. It multiplies. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/thinking-slow-time-helps/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:50:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/thinking-slow-time-helps/ I’m not always the best at jumping into conversations where I don’t have much context, or any real authority. At first, it was just me trying not to sound stupid. But over time, it became something more deliberate. A choice. My go-to approach. And I’ll be honest, it used to feel awkward, sitting in a room while people go back and forth, trading words, throwing opinions, brainstorming on the fly. Me? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/living-in-the-moment/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/living-in-the-moment/ I was chatting with a friend recently, he’d just shared some photos from a family vacation. Lovely snapshots of his kids playing by the water, the kind that make you pause. But something stood out: he wasn’t in any of them. He said, “I just wanted to live in the moment with my eyes, not through a screen.” That stuck with me. It reminded me of past conversations, some with friends, some just with myself, about the quiet tension between experiencing life and documenting it. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/another-moment-in-london/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/another-moment-in-london/ I just had another moment in London. Another layer added to the city in my mind. And I’m starting to think about why I keep coming back to it, not just physically, but in thought. Maybe it’s because London tells its story without asking for permission. You see it in the old train tracks. In the steel, the soot, the rush. In the tired eyes on the Northern line. In the rain-soaked trench coats on Euston Road. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/graph-the-true-data-and-reality/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/graph-the-true-data-and-reality/ I finally read Data and Reality by William Kent. A classic. A necessary read. A slow one, intentionally so. I saved the last 80 pages for a train ride from the Midlands to London Euston, and I’m glad I did. There was something poetic about moving through space while reading a book that questions how we represent movement, relationships, and meaning in structured data. I always suspected this book would change how I see things. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/fake-it-until-everyone-is-faking-it/ Sat, 31 May 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/fake-it-until-everyone-is-faking-it/ There’s this idea we all know, fake it until you make it. It sounds catchy. Motivational, even. A mindset, a mantra. And to be fair, it works… sometimes. But lately, I’ve been thinking: what happens when you finally get into rooms, communities, or bubbles where everyone is faking it too? That’s when things start to feel strange. Because it’s one thing to play the part as you grow into it. It’s another when you realize the people you once looked up to, thought leaders, influencers, even startup founders and corporate execs, might just be making it up as they go along too. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/just-be-kind/ Sat, 17 May 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/just-be-kind/ There’s this line that’s stuck with me: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” I first heard it in the movie Wonder, a film that, like Life Itself, got me to shed a tear or two. You know, the kind of story that doesn’t just entertain you, but quietly sits with you after the credits roll. Sadly, those kinds of movies feel rare these days. Most things feel like noise, loud, fast, and forgettable. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/delivering-more/ Fri, 09 May 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/delivering-more/ I had something else planned today. I just finished journaling a different thought, sat on it for hours, tweaked it, rewrote some lines. That was supposed to be the piece I’d share. But then something else came to mind. Something a little louder. So, here we are. Let’s talk about what happens when your work starts speaking for you. Especially if you’re an IC, a builder, an executionist, someone who delivers. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/just-another-day-a-year-in/ Fri, 02 May 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/just-another-day-a-year-in/ It’s been about a year now since I started writing like this, journaling out loud, sharing fragments of thought, pockets of reflection, and bits of clarity that show up when I least expect them. And this might just be the hardest one to write. Not because I’m sad or tired or lost. But because I’m wondering, what is this really about now? When I started, it was simple. Or at least, it felt simple. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/showing-up-the-right-way/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/showing-up-the-right-way/ There are moments in life when you sit quietly and ask yourself, Who am I, really? You might think you know the answer. Especially if you consider yourself self-aware. Especially if you’re used to doing the work, reading the books, having the tough conversations with yourself. But here’s something I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way: real self-awareness doesn’t just live in your mind. It lives in your relationships too. In how the people closest to you experience you. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-psychology-of-number/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-psychology-of-number/ When the Numbers Start to Feel Like Judgment (And why sometimes, it’s not about the number at all) This one’s been on my mind for a while. It’s actually an excerpt from a larger project we’ve been working on, hopefully, something we can share before the year wraps. But I couldn’t wait. Because this bit? This one really got under my skin. Let me explain. We talk a lot about data. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/always-rush-always-late/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/always-rush-always-late/ There was a time, not even that long ago, when going to work wasn’t a choice. You just showed up. Rain, flu, heartbreak, exhaustion… it didn’t matter. You went. The only acceptable reasons not to were if you were sick, officially on vacation, or you managed to convince someone you were. That was the norm. The rhythm. Clock in, clock out, survive another day. But the world I live in now feels different. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/dont-sweat-the-small-stuff/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/dont-sweat-the-small-stuff/ There are those things people wave off as “small” or “trivial.” You know the kind, missed messages, overlooked efforts, forgotten moments. But to you, they’re not small. They’re not trivial. They mean something. And when people act like you’re overreacting, it makes you feel even worse, like your feelings are too loud in a world that prefers quiet discomfort. You’re not wrong for feeling what you feel. Let me just say that again for me, and maybe for you too: you are not wrong for feeling what you feel. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/getting-started-with-uv/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/getting-started-with-uv/ You know that feeling when you hear about a tool for the first time, and people keep saying, “You should really try this!” But for some reason, you just… don’t? That was me with uv. I had heard whispers about it, a fast, efficient package manager for Python dependencies. Some said it was a better alternative to poetry, others praised its virtual environment capabilities. But I never bothered. Until now. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-unexpected-always-happens/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-unexpected-always-happens/ Growing up, we were taught to be sure before we spoke. To think twice, to avoid mistakes, to not risk looking foolish. And that made sense, after all, certainty feels safe. The stakes only get higher as we grow older, and the cost of being wrong can be significant. But lately, I’ve been wondering if our obsession with certainty is actually part of the problem. Because the truth is, we’re never really certain. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-talk-about-change/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-talk-about-change/ You know that one thing we all eventually have to face? That unavoidable, inevitable force? No, I don’t mean death, though I’ll admit, that was my first thought too. I mean change. For something so universal, it’s strange how little we actually talk about it. No one really teaches us how to deal with change. It’s just something we’re expected to figure out as we go. And yet, every single person, every business, every system, will, at some point, face the reality of change. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-trap-of-data-driven/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-trap-of-data-driven/ If you are in technology, you should have heard about the “data driven cliche”: “data driven”, “data informed”, “we are a data-driven company”, “data driven strategy”, “data driven …everything”. Everyone talks about being data-driven. It’s the go-to corporate buzzword, a badge of honor for businesses that want to sound smart, modern, and strategic. “Show me the data.” “Let the numbers decide.” “Data don’t often lies.” But what does data-driven really mean? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/are-you-building-your-career/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/are-you-building-your-career/ Are you being Good at your Job or building your Career? It hit me the other night, right in the middle of rummaging for a late-night snack. Funny how the best thoughts sneak up on you when you’re thinking about food. I realized something I had struggled with for years, something I had to unlearn and relearn before it finally clicked. And I know I’m not alone in this, many people go through their entire working lives without ever truly figuring it out. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/unstructured-data-and-ai/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/unstructured-data-and-ai/ Guess what all the AI buzz is about? Yep, parallel processing of unstructured data! Hahahaha! Okay, not just unstructured data, but everything it represents, this wild, untamed frontier of information we’ve been ignoring for years. And suddenly, boom! It’s the hot topic, the next big thing, the final boss of data science. But how did we get here? Back to the Future: A Trip Down Memory Lane Let’s rewind, say, 20 years? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/stepping-back-to-move-forward/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/stepping-back-to-move-forward/ Some lessons in life come quietly, like a whisper. Others hit you like a freight train. But among all the things I’ve learned over the years, one truth has stuck with me, the power of moving back to move forward. It’s not something people like to talk about. Stepping back? That feels too much like quitting. Like failure. Like admitting you’ve lost your way. We’re wired to believe that forward is the only direction worth taking. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-choice-to-be-more/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-choice-to-be-more/ Remember those kids in school? The ones who always had the right answers, the ones who made life just a little harder for the rest of us because they were too smart? Yeah, I was one of them. The ones the teachers liked, the ones they held up as an example. Focused, serious, academically sharp. Well, not at first. In fact, for a significant part of my childhood and early teenage years, I was the complete opposite. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/is-outstanding-performance-a-skill/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/is-outstanding-performance-a-skill/ I used to think that progress meant arriving at a point where everything finally clicked into place, where success begets ease. But the truth is, the higher you climb, the heavier the expectations become. And I’ve come to realize that performance is not a single act; it’s a continuum, a moving target that never stops shifting forward. Like you, I’ve been striving, pushing through, trying to make significant progress in everything I do. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/questions-we-fail-to-ask/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/questions-we-fail-to-ask/ I’m not entirely sure where I’m going with this, but that’s kind of the point, figuring things out by asking questions. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how questions shape our relationships, careers, our choices, and even our relevance in the workplace. You know those people in meetings who always seem to have a question for everything? The ones who aren’t afraid to raise their hand and ask the VP why they made a particular decision? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/are-we-ready-for-ai/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/are-we-ready-for-ai/ Wow, what a time to be alive! It feels like we’ve just unlocked a new level in the game of technology, and this one comes with power-ups we never imagined. If you’ve been paying attention over the past couple of years, you’ve probably noticed a massive shift in the industry, thanks to generative AI. This is one of those rare technological moments that leaves the world in awe. It’s like watching science fiction come to life in real-time. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-illusion-of-time/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-illusion-of-time/ Time is funny. People say it heals, that it waits for no one, that it’s of the essence. But what does that really mean? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how obsessed we are with time, not in the way physicists define it, as the fourth dimension, but in the way we live it. The way we structure our lives around it. “I want to be this by 30.” “I need to achieve that before the year ends. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-shift-that-redefines-careers/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-shift-that-redefines-careers/ I used to believe that being useful was the ultimate goal. To be the go-to person at work, the problem solver, the one who fixes things, keeps everything running smoothly, and can be relied on in a crunch. And let’s be honest, it does feel good. Who wouldn’t want to be known as indispensable? But here’s the thing: usefulness has a shelf life. In a world that’s constantly evolving, especially in technology, being useful is not enough. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-man-on-auto-pilot/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-man-on-auto-pilot/ Hey you, did you miss me? Yes, you! Because I did miss you too. The past few months have felt like a blur, like I was a passenger in my own life. Not in a bad way, but in a way that made me question what it means to be on auto-pilot. You know the feeling: when life moves forward, plans fall into place, and all you have to do is follow the trajectory you’ve already set. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/letting-go-to-move-forward/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/letting-go-to-move-forward/ One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn is the art of letting go. At times, it feels like I cling to the familiar for far too long, holding onto projects, ideas, and roles that feel safe. While there’s comfort in familiarity, I’ve realized that true growth, and effective leadership, requires the courage to release. Letting go isn’t just about the physical act of stepping away from something. It’s about relinquishing control, trusting others, and embracing the unknown. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/who-am-i/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/who-am-i/ Who Am I? As this year draws to a close, I find myself wrestling with one of life’s most profound and challenging questions: Who am I? This isn’t just a question; it’s a journey, a puzzle, and, at times, a labyrinth of introspection. Philosophers, thinkers, and dreamers have grappled with it for centuries. And yet, despite its complexity, it’s the one question we all must face. For weeks now, I’ve been turning this question over in my mind, attempting to piece together a coherent answer. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/those-we-left-behind/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/those-we-left-behind/ As the year winds down and I sit reflecting on the journey that brought me here, one thought lingers in my mind: the people we leave behind. It’s a poignant and emotional concept, isn’t it? Relationships that once seemed inseparable can diverge until they feel like parallel lines, forever apart but hauntingly close. Why does life pull us away from some people? Is it fate, choice, or the chaos of life itself? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-journey-back-to-roots/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-journey-back-to-roots/ There’s a proverb that says, “A river that forgets its source will soon run dry.” As I reflect on my journey back to my hometown, the Benin Kingdom, this wisdom takes on a new depth. For nearly a decade, I had been running, not away from my roots, per se, but toward a future so consuming that I stopped looking back. Perhaps it’s human nature to focus on what lies ahead, but in doing so, I unknowingly created a disconnect from the place that shaped me. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-man-and-his-tribe/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-man-and-his-tribe/ There’s an old saying: “A child isn’t raised by their parents alone, but by their tribe, friends, neighbors, and family.” I’ve heard it countless times, but in the past few weeks, I’ve come to understand its depth in ways I never imagined. You see, life recently opened a new chapter for me, one that I didn’t step into alone, but with the unwavering support of my tribe. This realization has been humbling, grounding, and, above all, filled with immense gratitude. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-hidden-power-of-inaction/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-hidden-power-of-inaction/ Ever thought about how inaction is, in fact, a form of action? At first glance, it seems counterintuitive, how can doing nothing be a form of doing something? But stick with me, and let’s unpack this. My brother once explained this to me in a way that completely shifted my perspective: the decision to not act is, in itself, a decision. It’s just as deliberate as taking action, even if it feels passive. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-cost-of-keeping-on-track/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-cost-of-keeping-on-track/ Since my previous post Holding it All Together - I’ve been consumed by a single question: Who watches the whip? If the whip is the person who keeps everyone else on track, aligned, and focused, then who or what ensures they don’t falter themselves? This question hits close to home because, for weeks now, I’ve felt something I can’t quite shake: the fear of burnout. Ten months ago, I was operating on all cylinders, pushing hard toward big goals, and achieving more than I thought possible. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/holding-it-all-together/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/holding-it-all-together/ It’s been over two weeks since I last shared my thoughts, and life has been a whirlwind. Between contemplating what my future might look like, wrapping up the year, and navigating personal changes, I’ve realized just how easy it is to underestimate what I can accomplish in a short amount of time. Patience, planning, and forward thinking, it’s a lesson I’m still learning. Recently, I’ve started a new journey with friends, diving into ideas and projects, and it’s made me reflect on something fundamental: when embarking on any endeavor, whether it’s a career shift, building a product, or just trying to make a group of people work well together, the hardest part isn’t necessarily having the vision. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/growth-mindset-a-process/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/growth-mindset-a-process/ Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the idea of change, especially in the workplace. Change isn’t always the grand, sweeping kind that everyone notices. Sometimes it’s a subtle shift, a new teammate, a project direction that feels unfamiliar, or a process that doesn’t look like what we’re used to. These small changes can stir up so much internally and raise questions that we often don’t voice, like, What does this change mean for me? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/busyness-is-not-growth/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/busyness-is-not-growth/ Lately, I’ve been reflecting on two words that often get mixed up: busyness and growth. Early in my career, I was always busy, moving from task to task, feeling accomplished but not necessarily closer to any real progress. Looking back, I wish I had understood sooner that being busy doesn’t always mean you’re moving forward in a meaningful way. Growth and movement aren’t the same, and learning to tell the difference can change everything. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/beyond-quick-fixes/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/beyond-quick-fixes/ As an engineer, solving problems is at the heart of what we do. Sometimes, the solution is clear and simple; other times, it’s complex and layered. But no matter what path you choose, your responsibility remains the same: to make sure the solution works and stands the test of time. One difference I’ve noticed between big tech companies and startups is how they approach problem-solving. Startups tend to value speed, getting a solution out the door as quickly as possible, while big tech often prioritizes scalability and foresight. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/why-mistakes-shape-us/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 01:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/why-mistakes-shape-us/ Just recently, I had a deep conversation with a close friend, and we reflected on something that we often overlook: the importance of our personal journeys. We talked about how, so often, we expect our paths to mirror those of others, or we hope to replicate someone else’s experiences, thinking that if we follow their blueprint, we’ll find the same success. But the truth is, our journeys are, and should be, unique. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/country-level-data-package/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/country-level-data-package/ In an increasingly interconnected world, access to reliable, up-to-date country-level data has never been more crucial. Whether you’re conducting global research, working on international business strategies, or developing captivating visualizations, the need for comprehensive, easily accessible data on countries is universal. That’s where the tidycountries R package comes in, a tool designed to bring simplicity and efficiency to the way we work with global data. Why tidycountries? At its core, tidycountries provides a user-friendly interface to access a wide array of country-level data, including country names, regions, populations, currencies, and more, all presented in a tidy format. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/there-is-no-such-thing-as-just/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/there-is-no-such-thing-as-just/ How often have you been in a meeting or received a request from a product manager or stakeholder, only to hear the word “just” thrown around? “It’s just a quick fix, right?” “Can’t you just change this small thing?” “Isn’t it just a simple merge request?” For those of us working behind the scenes, we know that there is no such thing as just. The reality is far more complex, especially when dealing with production systems that impact thousands or even millions of users, not to mention the potential risks to revenue or user experience. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/unlocking-the-true-value-of-ai/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/unlocking-the-true-value-of-ai/ The excitement around AI is undeniable. The promise of smarter decision-making, automation, and efficiency has led businesses of all sizes to jump on the AI bandwagon. A survey by Databricks showed that organizations are more eager than ever to implement AI into their operations, hoping it will unlock new avenues of growth and productivity. But here’s the catch, AI is only as good as the data it’s built on. You might be tempted to think that AI can work its magic regardless of the data it’s fed. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/is-your-data-ready-for-ai/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/is-your-data-ready-for-ai/ Are you asking the right questions about your data? With the rapid rise of AI, machine learning, and the modern data stack, many businesses are racing to adopt these shiny new tools. But before diving headfirst into the latest tech trend, ask yourself: Is your data even good enough to support these technologies? Businesses are investing millions in data strategies, hoping to leverage the cutting-edge capabilities of AI and position themselves ahead of the competition. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-i-have-learnt-about-mentorship/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:01:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-i-have-learnt-about-mentorship/ Have you ever sent or received a message like this? “Hey Joe, I found your post interesting. Can you be my mentor?” I did something like that back in 2017, while in college. Fortunately, the person I approached was empathetic. His reply? “That’s a huge commitment, let’s get to know each other first.” We did, and interestingly, I never formally asked him again to be my mentor. Over time, we just fell into a natural rhythm, and one day I realized, he was my mentor. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/why-do-people-resist/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/why-do-people-resist/ Why do people resist? It’s a question that comes up over and over again, at work, in relationships, in life. We see it in meetings when ideas are shut down, in teams where collaboration feels like a constant battle, and in situations where progress stalls because someone just doesn’t seem on board. But here’s the thing: resistance rarely shows up in one form. It comes in layers. The first layer is “I don’t get it. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-friendship-we-are-building/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-friendship-we-are-building/ Does this sound familiar? “Hey, I’m really sorry, but something came up, and I have to cancel our plans. Can we reschedule?” And the response? “Oh yeah, totally understand. Another time.” Then, before you know it, this becomes a pattern. Your friend starts believing you’re the busiest person in the world. While they might be happy for your personal success or aspirations, they may also stop reaching out, thinking the best thing they can do is let you chase your dreams. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/we-over-i-the-power-of-winning-together/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/we-over-i-the-power-of-winning-together/ Have you ever worked on a project with someone who always said, “I did this,” or “This was my idea”? At first, it might seem harmless, but over time, it becomes clear, you’re not truly working with them; you’re working for them. In life and business, we’re often taught to celebrate individual accomplishments and solo victories. Our systems reward personal success, and society tends to place individuals on pedestals. But the truth is, almost everything we achieve depends on collaboration, teamwork, and the collective effort of many, not just one. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/afrobeat-collaboration-network-deep-dive-into-the-industry/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/afrobeat-collaboration-network-deep-dive-into-the-industry/ In my previous article, I briefly touched on the concept of an Afrobeat collaboration network, a passion project aimed at understanding the Afrobeat music scene and its collaborations. While this was more of an exploratory endeavor rather than a comprehensive study, it gave me a fascinating glimpse into how the industry works. The project spanned two Saturdays and a Sunday, totaling about 20 hours, from data collection and ideation to analyzing the results. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-stage-of-a-company-do-you-fit-in/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/what-stage-of-a-company-do-you-fit-in/ In recent conversations, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to be the right fit for an organization at different stages of its growth. Two friends recently introduced the idea of not just knowing what you can build, but also what you should build as an entrepreneur. At first, this concept didn’t fully resonate with me. However, after listening to a podcast featuring Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, everything shifted. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/life-as-a-web-of-connections-and-networks/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/life-as-a-web-of-connections-and-networks/ Have you ever stopped to think about how everything in your life is connected? Steve Jobs once famously said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward.” It’s a reminder that our lives are full of seemingly random events that, when pieced together, form a larger picture. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how these dots aren’t just isolated events, they’re all part of a bigger network. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/trust-in-the-workplace-does-it-start-with-you/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/trust-in-the-workplace-does-it-start-with-you/ Trust is a foundational element in any successful workplace, yet it’s often elusive. We talk about it in leadership, in team dynamics, and in relationships, but what we don’t always discuss is how deeply connected trust is to our own sense of self. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to trust your colleagues, it might not just be about them, it could also be about you. Let’s dive deeper into that. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/goodbye-rstudio-welcome-positron/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:53:12 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/goodbye-rstudio-welcome-positron/ The End of an Era: Goodbye RStudio, Welcome Positron This year, something big happened in the world of data science: Posit, formerly known as RStudio, introduced Positron. While it might seem like just another product release, it’s actually part of a much larger story about how companies evolve to scale and stay relevant in a fast-moving industry. For Posit, this rebranding marks a significant shift in strategy, and it’s worth looking at why they made this move and what it means for the future of data science. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-power-of-data-in-afrobeats/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-power-of-data-in-afrobeats/ The Power of Data in Afrobeats: Unlocking Insights for Artists and Fans Alike In the modern music industry, data has become a crucial component that drives decisions, shapes strategies, and helps create more engaging experiences for fans. In the case of Afrobeats, a genre that has taken the world by storm, the ability to access and analyze detailed artist and track-level data can be a game changer. From understanding artist popularity to mapping collaborations, comprehensive data opens up a wide array of opportunities for industry professionals, artists, and fans alike. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/pushing-back-a-villainous-act-or-a-path-to-growth/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/pushing-back-a-villainous-act-or-a-path-to-growth/ Have you ever found yourself hesitating to ask tough questions at work or in life? Maybe you feared coming off as rebellious, disrespectful, or even insubordinate. This hesitation is something I’ve grappled with throughout my career, and it raises a key question: Should pushing back and asking beautiful, thought-provoking questions be encouraged, especially in the workplace? I believe the answer is a resounding yes, but with some nuance. In my experience, encouraging thoughtful questioning and pushback can save organizations millions of dollars and countless hours. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/medallion-architecture/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/medallion-architecture/ In today’s data-driven world, effectively managing and refining data is crucial to gaining actionable insights. As organizations grapple with vast amounts of information, the need for robust data architectures has never been greater. Enter the Medallion Architecture, a versatile design pattern that has gained popularity in modern data management, particularly within lakehouse and data warehouse environments. This approach, made popular by Databricks, is transforming how companies manage and refine their data. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/opensource-developers-the-unsung-entreprenuers/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:53:12 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/opensource-developers-the-unsung-entreprenuers/ Are Open Source Developers Entrepreneurs? At first glance, the idea might seem unconventional. Traditional entrepreneurs are driven by the pursuit of profit, whereas open source developers often operate in a world where money isn’t the primary motivator. However, when you look deeper, the similarities between these two roles are striking. Both entrepreneurs and open source developers share a fundamental goal: to solve problems and create value. Entrepreneurs spot opportunities where others see challenges. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-balance-between-business-and-humanity/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/the-balance-between-business-and-humanity/ I think I might be a cliché, but when I start a company, I want my employees to feel like they’re part of a family. Every now and then, I see people get laid off without warning or any form of recourse. Just like a friend of mine, who was trying his best. Maybe his best wasn’t good enough, but isn’t that a reflection of the leadership? Or is it just transactional, where an employee is paid to perform and discarded when they can’t keep up? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/end-of-data-silo/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/end-of-data-silo/ The End of Siloed Data Portals Remember the popular quote by W.P. Kinsella, “If you build it, they will come”? In the realm of data, this notion has often been interpreted to mean that merely creating data repositories will automatically lead to their usage and utility. While the open data movement over the past decade has indeed made strides in increasing data availability, a critical question remains: How do we ensure that data, once opened, is effectively usable and impactful? https://denniseirorere.com/posts/leaving-the-tarmac/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/leaving-the-tarmac/ The book is a compelling narrative of vision, persistence, faith, hard work, and diligence. It unfolds the journey of two friends Aigboje Aig-imoukhuede and Herbert Wigwe who took on the ambitious task of acquiring a bank in Nigeria in 2002, driven by a vision to revolutionize the financial landscape in Africa. The narrative delves into the hurdles they faced, the risks they undertook, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of their goal. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/thank-you/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:10:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/thank-you/ Cheers to you, a wondrous soul, a radiant star who makes my heart whole. With beauty that in every sunrise gleams, And intellect that fills my wildest dreams. You’re my confidant, the one I adore, Even when you make me mad, I still want more. For in your fiery passion, I find my way, And I thank you for brightening every happy day. A person like you, so gentle and kind, Is the greatest treasure one could ever find. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/embracing-the-journey-of-mentorship/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/embracing-the-journey-of-mentorship/ Mentors hold a deeply significant role in one’s life. Not everyone who reads this has experienced the benefits of effective mentoring, but there are those, myself included, who have. I strongly encourage everyone to actively seek out this enriching experience. Having a few mentors involved in your career or personal journey can substantially elevate your efforts. In recent times, mentoring has gained considerable popularity, and my personal journey has taught me several key insights about mentoring, some of which I had to learn the hard way and continue to learn. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/my-tea-journey/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:56:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/my-tea-journey/ I never thought I would be a tea person. I grew up hating the stuff, but a few years ago, I had a chance encounter with a cup of Samira tea that changed everything. I was hooked from the first sip. The aroma was intoxicating, and the taste was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. It was smooth and complex, with a hint of sweetness that lingered on the tongue. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/my-experience-as-a-mentee/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:12:54 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/my-experience-as-a-mentee/ I have been contemplating a lot lately about the role of being a mentor and the experience of being mentored. Perhaps it’s because many people have reached out to me seeking career guidance and mentorship. I feel this might be connected to my own fortunate experiences in my early teens when I found exceptional mentor like Adeolu and Adeyemo. What struck me the most about them was their incredible work ethic and passion for what they did. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-new-dawn-why-i-started-blogging/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:53:12 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/a-new-dawn-why-i-started-blogging/ I have tried countless times to start blogging about my interest in data, software engineering and it’s application to the industry. Every time, I open a new tab and click on the google doc page that I have long bookmarked. I just stare for hours at the blank google doc document, waiting for the perfect ideas or words to suddenly appear. I will read medium for hours daily, looking for writing advice, inspiration, ideas, and more. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/i-am-learning-to-be-more-grateful/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:44:18 +0100 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/i-am-learning-to-be-more-grateful/ We as humans have this incredible ability to adapt to our environment very quickly, and while this may seem like a superpower, at first sight, I found this to be a double-edged sword, and it was cutting me more than I realized. I can’t remember the exact moment when I started thinking about the whole concept of gratitude and how to live more gratefully in general. But at a certain point, I started noticing small things I didn’t see before. https://denniseirorere.com/posts/you-must-be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:01:35 +0300 https://denniseirorere.com/posts/you-must-be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world/ Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level overviews. Iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition. Organically grow the holistic world view of disruptive innovation via workplace Andrew Wulf diversity and empowerment. Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. At the end of the day, going forward, a new normal that has evolved from generation X is on the runway heading towards a streamlined cloud solution. https://denniseirorere.com/about/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/about/ Hey there. If you’re meeting my curated digital self, well, nice to meet you. I hope to meet you properly someday. A simple rundown. I’m interested in, and actively working on, representations, information quality, and the data engineering underneath it. Entity resolution, NER, classification. In more marketable terms: record linkage, knowledge graphs, semantic layers, and intelligence. Mostly I want to know whether a system understands what it is acting on, and whether it knows when to refuse. https://denniseirorere.com/datastack/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/datastack/ Welcome to my Data Stack page! This is where I showcase the blend of skills, experiences, and technologies that define my journey as a data leader. Whether you’re a recruiter, potential collaborator, or simply curious, I hope this gives you a clear view of my expertise in building and executing data strategies that drive business success. Languages of choice are, of course, R, SQL, and Python 🧠 Soft Skills 🎯 Business Strategy & Understanding https://denniseirorere.com/feedback/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/feedback/ Most of what is here is unfinished on purpose. The notes get revised as I learn more, the questions are open because I have not answered them, and the roadmap is a list of things I do not know yet. So the most useful thing you can do is tell me where I am wrong. There is nothing to sign up for and no account to make. A name and a message is enough. https://denniseirorere.com/five-years/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/five-years/ It started earlier in the year, but June is when I actually got into it. July is when I decided to commit. So the clock runs 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2031. I picked five years because it is long enough to get good at something hard and short enough that I cannot keep putting it off. The number in the corner is days gone and days left. I did not label it. https://denniseirorere.com/list/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/list/ The items live in data/list99.yaml now, so the counts and the progress bar stay honest. Edit that file, not this one. https://denniseirorere.com/paradoxes/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/paradoxes/ Not open questions. These are settled, named, and older than me. I keep them because I meet the same shapes in the work and forget, every time, that they already have names. Each one has a setup and a bite. The setup is the paradox. The bite is where I have actually run into it, which is the part I would not find by looking it up. https://denniseirorere.com/provenance/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/provenance/ At the bottom of every post and note there is a line like this: FIRST PUBLISHED 9 December 2025 LAST REVISED 16 August 2026 FINGERPRINT 4f2a8c1e9b3d7a05 Here is what it means, and, more usefully, what it does not. What the fingerprint is It is the first sixteen characters of a SHA-256 hash of the words on that page. A hash is a function that turns any amount of text into a short fixed-length string. https://denniseirorere.com/search/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/search/ https://denniseirorere.com/timeline/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/timeline/ A record rather than a plan. List 99 is what I want to do and five years is where I am going. This is what has actually happened, which is a different and more honest thing. Books appear here when I finish one and it changed how I think. The note says why, not what it was about. https://denniseirorere.com/verify/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://denniseirorere.com/verify/ Every post and note here publishes two things: its markdown source, and a SHA-256 fingerprint of that source. If the fingerprint matches the source, the text has not changed since it was built. If it does not, something has. You do not have to take my word for either. Press the button and your browser will fetch every page’s source, hash it, and compare. Nothing is uploaded. There is no server involved beyond serving the files.