Software in rural areas: a window of opportunity?

ByByAlberto CallesMay 27, 20254 min
Software in rural areas: a window of opportunity?
For centuries, rural areas were the economic, cultural, and demographic heart of many countries. The countryside was synonymous with life, community, and production. Cities, on the other hand, served mostly as administrative or commercial centers, with smaller and more concentrated populations. However, with the advance of industrialization, that balance began to collapse. The countryside ceased […]

Video game balancing as a model for political systems

ByByAlberto CallesMay 12, 20256 min
Video game balancing as a model for political systems
Drawing a parallel between video game balancing and political system balancing may seem surprising at first glance. However, both realms pursue a common goal: creating an environment that, despite differences in abilities or tools among participants, offers equal opportunities and minimizes inequalities. In video games, balancing is crucial for fair and satisfying experiences, where players […]

Beyond money: what the state takes from us

ByByAlberto CallesApr 27, 20257 min
Beyond money: what the state takes from us
The debate around the role of the state and its impact on citizens’ lives usually centers on economic burdens, taxes, and budget allocation. However, the costs of an unrestrained government extend far beyond finances. This type of governance leads to losses of resources, time, energy, and, most importantly, opportunities that affect individuals’ quality of life […]

Public administration and software

ByByAlberto CallesApr 13, 20258 min
Public administration and software
Software plays a crucial role in the efficiency and effectiveness of public administrations, directly impacting the services citizens receive and the internal workings of governments. However, in many countries, the value of software and technology management in the public sector does not receive adequate attention, leading to issues that affect both the quality of public […]

How to strengthen your personal political sovereignty

ByByAlberto CallesMar 29, 20257 min
How to strengthen your personal political sovereignty
Achieving true personal political sovereignty requires developing the ability to question, learn, and act from a place of deep knowledge and self-awareness. This path to autonomy and empowerment is not about adopting a rigid stance but about cultivating an inner balance that allows us to understand and respect the diversity of viewpoints and beliefs in […]

The gap between institutions, the political system, and contemporary reality

ByByAlberto CallesMar 14, 20257 min
The gap between institutions, the political system, and contemporary reality
The gap between political institutions and the realities of today’s world is one of the most visible yet least addressed tensions in contemporary society. While technology and social dynamics have evolved rapidly—especially in recent decades—the political system and its institutions seem stuck in a form of rigidity reminiscent of past centuries. Why has the world […]