March 2024

As we step into March 2024, the political landscape is already buzzing with anticipation. Head-to-head polls suggest a potential resurgence, predicting a victory for Trump (I sure hope this won't come to pass). 

The global stage is set for expectations of a ceasefire in Gaza, diplomatic breakthroughs in Ukraine, and a thrilling manned mission to the Moon, possibly on the brink of becoming a reality.

On the technological front, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence takes center stage (Hello Sora!).

The imminent rise of quantum computing promises a groundbreaking shift in cyber security, providing an unprecedented defense against malicious hackers.

My predictions for 2024 are my own speculations; but they paint a vivid picture of a future where politics, global events, and technology intertwine to shape the course of our world. 

This dynamic year of the Dragon (2024), is the opportunity to witness the transformation of our culture, technology, science, health, and business sectors. 

I can't help feeling that something big is about to happen.

2024 is a leap year

I always wondered 'how we came up with 12 months of alternate 30 and 31 days, and the February with 28 days and every 4 years'. 

Who could have invented such a strange system like this? the Gregorian calendar.

There might be a better system with year was composed of 13 months of 28 days each for example

But it has its own unique set of pros and cons compared to the other wacky system of calendar we currently use.

Historically, the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1582, this entire wacky system is loaded with  historical records, religious holidays tied to specific dates, and ingrained cultural traditions. The cost and complexity of such a global shift would be immense.

Anyway, with 364 days in a 13-month system, there is still the need to account the extra day every four years. That means that is not even doing much improvement on that front.

Well, there are other strange rules we are following without questioning them... The metric system, why is an hour composed of sixty minutes? these are questions that keep me up at night.