Recurrent Patterns
Recurrent Patterns is a venture exploring strategies and insights around leading-edge companies, technology and cultural trends. Vaclav engages with leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, authors and others who can share their perspectives in long-form conversations.
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In search of the (European) search strategy
Ecosia and Qwant built their platform on the back of Microsoft's Bing. Now they want to free themselves of big tech's grasp. It's too late. Reliance on government handouts and protectionism is no path to prosperity.
Binging on excuses
Microsoft’s CEO took the stand, blaming Google for Bing’s stunted growth. Yet, a closer look at Bing’s history unveils Microsoft’s own muddled vision and missed opportunities. So, does Microsoft truly have a case, or is this just crocodile tears?
Clippy, the dead are walking again
Microsoft's latest unveiling, Microsoft Copilot, is already like reading from The Book of the Dead, where the legendary Clippy is guiding Copilot to the afterlife.