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ICYMI: Sometimes I sit down to write an email to solve a problem. But as I carefully put my thoughts into words, clarifying the problem in...

ICYMI: Sometimes I sit down to write an email to solve a problem. But as I carefully put my thoughts into words, clarifying the problem in my own mind, I end up finding the answer on my own - about 80% of the time!

Lately I've realised that I don't even need to send the email. Just the act of pretending to write it is enough to untangle my thoughts. It's like a productivity hack I never expected!

Have you ever experienced this? 🤔💡 #Productivity #LifeHacks

🔗 http://itsmoreofacomment.com/2021/08/06/how-asking-the-right-questions-already-can-give-the-answer/

🏺 ICYMI: The so-called "Red House" was discovered in the centre of the lower town of Tell Schech Hamad. It was built and used...

🏺 ICYMI: The so-called "Red House" was discovered in the centre of the lower town of Tell Schech Hamad. It was built and used during the Neo-Babylonian period (626-539 BCE) and was eventually destroyed by fire. We created a 3D model of the replastered remains of the "Red House" to give a visual impression of the possible outcome of the project in terms of wall heights etc. The visualisations were also used to present the project to potential sponsors.

🔗 https://www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-item/tell-schech-hamad-conservation-of-the-red-house/

Dear Berlin people! My family and I are moving back to Berlin and are in search (well, in need) of a flat. We already check all websites of...

Dear Berlin people! My family and I are moving back to Berlin and are in search (well, in need) of a flat. We already check all websites of course, but maybe someone here has heard something that might help us. Please send me a DM if you can help.

We search for: min. 3 rooms, min. 80 m², roughly Steglitz, Friedenau, Dahlem, Lichterfelde, starting from Juli/August.

📖 Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine (2007) explores how crises—wars, coups, natural disasters—are exploited to push extreme...

📖 Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine (2007) explores how crises—wars, coups, natural disasters—are exploited to push extreme neoliberal policies. 💰📉 From Pinochet’s Chile to post-Soviet Russia and post-Katrina New Orleans, she shows how public institutions are dismantled for corporate gain. 🚨 While some critics say she oversimplifies, her warning about disaster capitalism remains urgent today. A must-read! 🔥 #Economics #Politics #DisasterCapitalism ⬇️

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/03/21/book-review-n-klein-the-shock-doctrine/

ICYMI: Deadlines are both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they push me to get things done; on the other, I often feel that my work...

ICYMI: Deadlines are both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they push me to get things done; on the other, I often feel that my work suffers in terms of quality. But let’s be honest—academia wouldn’t function without deadlines. Without them, would anything ever get finished? ⏳

How do deadlines work for you? Do they provide much-needed structure, or are they just a constant source of stress? Or do you try to avoid them as much as possible? 🤔

My own thoughts here: 🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2022/09/23/deadlines/

🏺 Heron of Alexandria (c. 10-70 CE) was a Greek-Egyptian mathematician and inventor. He lived in Roman Egypt and was an exponent of...

🏺 Heron of Alexandria (c. 10-70 CE) was a Greek-Egyptian mathematician and inventor. He lived in Roman Egypt and was an exponent of Hellenistic science. One of his inventions was automatic temple doors powered by a fire altar and hydraulics.

The automatic temple doors are described in his writings as invention "number 37". The idea was that temple doors should open automatically when a fire is lit and close again when the fire dies down.

🔗 https://www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-item/heron-of-alexandira-automated-temple-doors/

🚀 Part two of my three-part series on academic #productivity! In academia, we often focus on finding immediate answers, but what if we...

🚀 Part two of my three-part series on academic #productivity! In academia, we often focus on finding immediate answers, but what if we shifted our mindset? Instead of just questioning, real progress comes from open discussions and collaborative thinking.

In this article, I explore how meaningful exchange leads to long-term benefits, stronger ideas, and a more supportive academic environment—far beyond the quick fixes we often seek.

🔗 http://itsmoreofacomment.com/2021/07/23/the-mindset-behind-academic-productivity-ii/

BookWyrm is my new favorite book club social platform! 📚✨ It’s ad-free, anti-corporate & community-driven—everything Goodreads...

BookWyrm is my new favorite book club social platform! 📚✨ It’s ad-free, anti-corporate & community-driven—everything Goodreads should have been. Track your reading, discover new books & connect with fellow readers in a space that respects your privacy.

No ads, no corporate interference—just a real community of book lovers. Join now and help make it even better!

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/03/07/manage-your-reading-list-bookwyrm/

#BookWyrm #Fediverse #Reading #Books #GoodreadsAlternative #PrivacyMatters

🏺 🕹️ TIPC 4 is just around the corner and there is still time to submit a paper (15 March 2025). So why not start thinking about...

🏺 🕹️ TIPC 4 is just around the corner and there is still time to submit a paper (15 March 2025). So why not start thinking about archaeology and video games? In this post I talk about the #archaeogaming conference and why it is so damn cool.

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/02/28/the-interactive-pasts-conference-4/

#500CharAbstracts: M. Remmy presents his experiences using #geocaching software. Students of #archaeology and digital humanities jointly...

#500CharAbstracts: M. Remmy presents his experiences using #geocaching software. Students of #archaeology and digital humanities jointly developed new games that guide the user through modern Cologne and learn about its past.

This article is part of a broader book about communicating the ancient past 2020 at Ubiquity: Communicating the Past in the Digital Age.

#openaccess 🔗 https://doi.org/10.5334/bch.j

ICYMI: 🏺 The ziggurat, probably 3 storeys high, was surrounded by a complex system of walls and courtyards which separated the holy...

ICYMI: 🏺 The ziggurat, probably 3 storeys high, was surrounded by a complex system of walls and courtyards which separated the holy district from the rest. The archaeological record documents various installations. Texts tell us that different activities were carried out in different courts. In an extensive process, a number of secondary sources were consulted to create an image of over 4000 years ago. Over 4000 human models and 300 buildings were used in this view.

🔗 https://www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-item/the-ur-iii-period/

The second Archaeogaming Hackathon in Darmstadt brought two student groups together to develop games over three days. Group one created a...

The second Archaeogaming Hackathon in Darmstadt brought two student groups together to develop games over three days. Group one created a game about Roman coins and trade, starting in a modern museum and travelling back in time. Group two focused on the Bronze Age, with players completing quests to build a central temple. Despite disruptions like fire alarms, both groups bonded over the experience, and their games will be published on the DiKopA website.

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/02/21/short-report-2-archaeogaming-hackathon-darmstadt/

ICYMI: I went to a CAVE, a Cave Automatic Virtual Environment, and was really excited. I can see how it was great technology in the 90s, but...

ICYMI: I went to a CAVE, a Cave Automatic Virtual Environment, and was really excited. I can see how it was great technology in the 90s, but compared to today's VR headsets, I was underwhelmed. Why spend so much 💰 on something that is easier to solve?

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2022/09/09/i-visited-a-cave/

ICYMI: Qantir/Pi-Ramesse (House of Ramses) is located in the Nile Delta of Egypt, about 120 km northeast of Cairo. The city was founded by...

ICYMI: Qantir/Pi-Ramesse (House of Ramses) is located in the Nile Delta of Egypt, about 120 km northeast of Cairo. The city was founded by Ramses II in the 13th century BC. A nearly 7-minute animation and several stills were created over a period of nine months. The visualisation of the horse stables was particularly important, as they had been excavated. The urban structure of the city was also carefully visualised.

🔗 https://www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-item/the-reconstruction-of-pi-ramesse/

🏺 I gave a presentation to 80 children as part of a children's university. It was an experience and I (re)learnt how to ask...

🏺 I gave a presentation to 80 children as part of a children's university. It was an experience and I (re)learnt how to ask questions. The presentation was about 3D reconstructions, so I had a simple topic to explain to an auditorium full of 8-12 year olds.

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/02/14/presentation-in-front-of-80-children/

#500CharAbstracts: Sierra McKinney, Sara Perry, Akrivi Katifori and Vassilis Kourtis present a multi-component digital kit for using...

#500CharAbstracts: Sierra McKinney, Sara Perry, Akrivi Katifori and Vassilis Kourtis present a multi-component digital kit for using learning environments to foster prehistoric empathy in young people for #culturalheritage.

This article is part of a broader book on Communicating the Ancient Past 2020 at Ubiquity: Communicating the Past in the Digital Age.

#openaccess
🔗 https://doi.org/10.5334/bch.n

ICYMI: 🏺 Mari, now Tell Hariri, in Syria, is one of the most famous sites in western Asia, dating from the 3rd to the beginning of the...

ICYMI: 🏺 Mari, now Tell Hariri, in Syria, is one of the most famous sites in western Asia, dating from the 3rd to the beginning of the 2nd millennium BCE. The excavations on the Massif Rouge, a massive red brick terrace, offer a very complicated excavation and research history.
We created a detailed model of the area by hand. This form of documentation-based reconstruction was the only way to create a 3D model from the old and new excavation data.

🔗 https://www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-item/visualisation-of-the-massif-rouge-in-mari/

🏺 🕹️ I have finished IJ and the Great Circle, and these are my final thoughts. After an incredible journey filled with engaging...

🏺 🕹️ I have finished IJ and the Great Circle, and these are my final thoughts. After an incredible journey filled with engaging mechanics, deep storytelling and stunning visuals, I can confidently say it's one of the best games I've ever played. The world building was extraordinary and the challenges kept me hooked. Every moment felt meaningful, from the smallest details to the grandest set pieces, making this an unforgettable experience.

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2025/02/07/final-thoughts-on-indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle/

ICYMI: Idea Napkins are an excellent tool for turning abstract ideas into tangible plans. Originally developed in the technology industry to...

ICYMI: Idea Napkins are an excellent tool for turning abstract ideas into tangible plans. Originally developed in the technology industry to streamline innovation, this method has great potential for use in academia. It encourages creativity and structure, making it easier to develop and communicate new concepts. In this post, I explore the origins of Idea Napkins and provide practical tips on how to adapt this simple framework for your own projects. #productivity

🔗 https://itsmoreofacomment.com/2022/09/02/idea-napkins/

ICYMI: 🏺 The Stone Building (Steingebäude) at Uruk is a semi-subterranean stone structure consisting of three rectangular rooms nested...

ICYMI: 🏺 The Stone Building (Steingebäude) at Uruk is a semi-subterranean stone structure consisting of three rectangular rooms nested within each other. It was accessed by a ramp leading down from the surface level. The inner floor was paved with stone slabs.
It may have been used as a tomb. It is also unclear whether the building was only underground, with a flat roof or no roof at all, or whether there was a superstructure above the stone building.

🔗 https://www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-item/stone-building-of-uruk/