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Constantin Gonzalez (he/him)
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🌐 https://constantin.glez.de

Expert generalist, tech advisor, mentor, Munich, Germany.
Worked at AWS, Oracle, and Sun
linkedin.com/in/constantingonzalez/ | @[email protected] | Twitter: @zalez (inactive)
Dad&husband | synth programmer | barefoot runner
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Looks like there‘s a bug in the Claude app for macOS where Claude fails to activate a skill.

Until this is fixed, here‘s a workaround: unpack the Zip file with your skill (or look for its files in ~/.claude), attach the contents and ask it to activate from there.

Works for me, hope this helps!
February 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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TIL: Whisper has a word repetition bug that almost made me give up on local transcription for my YouTube videos.

The fix? One flag:

--condition-on-previous-text False

Complete write-up including mlx-whisper setup, flags, model, etc. (Mac) 👇
constantin.glez.de/notes/2026-0...

#whisper #cli #ai
A terminal window displaying a command execution log titled 'mlx_whisper --task 1/V/V/P/2026-01-13_YT_Starting_a_new_new_job'. The screen shows multiple timestamped entries in cyan text, each with a time range in brackets (like 02:16.220 to 02:17.420) followed by the repeated message 'Learn the terrain.' The timestamps progress from 02:16 to 02:29, showing the sequential execution of tasks during what appears to be a machine learning whisper model processing job.
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Stop waiting for permission to do next-level work.

You already have it.

The promotion is just paperwork catching up to what you're already doing.

Here’s an article/video about the mindset shift + tactical playbook based on working 27 years in tech:
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You don’t need permission to get promoted – Tech, AI and productivity, by Constantin Gonzalez
The personal blog of Constantin Gonzalez.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Starting a new tech job can fell like walking through fog. 🌁

Here are 3 phases that can help, plus a deeper insight: careers aren’t plans, they’re experiments.

🎬 youtu.be/1uXEcdnDkGs
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Starting a Tech Job? Here's How to Cut Through the Fog
YouTube video by Constant Thinking
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January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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I failed at guitar twice due to goals, pressure, homework.

Then I became a musician in 20 min. with a ukulele, thanks to intention, daily play, and fun.

Then again, using synths.

Same dream. Different approach.

Why SMART goals are broken & what works instead:
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Constantin, wearing an olive green zip-up, sits at his desk playing a small wooden ukulele. He is focused on the instrument as his hands strum the strings. Behind him is a wooden desk with a keyboard, music equipment, and storage cabinets.
January 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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About to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash. 🔥

Perplexity has been really helpful in getting up to speed on the events of the first two parts.

Let the 3D spectacle begin! 😎
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Reposted by Constantin Gonzalez (he/him)
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These are the kinds of games you can slip into a stocking, gift to a friend, or enjoy yourself during the season's quiet moments.
#Christmas2025 #Gaming #Steam #NintendoSwitch #indiegames
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December 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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"playful-microcosmos-dissolution"
A luminous golden ornamental sphere with intricate geometric Islamic patterns sits centered between two ornate golden columns with twisted designs. The sphere glows brilliantly with detailed star and diamond motifs, emitting golden light. The floor is scattered with glowing golden particles and pearls. In the background, a grand palace or mosque interior is visible with domed structures and archways bathed in warm golden light, creating a mystical and opulent atmosphere.
December 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Weekend experiment: what if I automated my news habit with AI?

Turns out there’s a pattern here that works for way more than just news.

Collect → Filter → Synthesize.

Made me realize: we’re still living in the cat pictures era of AI.

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#AI #Automation #Learning
A tabby cat with striking amber eyes sits at a desk in warm, golden lighting, surrounded by an open book, stacked papers, and a glowing desk lamp. Digital icons representing WiFi, images, shopping, and other technology symbols float in the air around the cat, suggesting connectivity and digital communication. The scene is bathed in warm orange and yellow tones, with a window visible in the background showing an evening sky.
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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grateful-ocean-evolution.
An underwater watercolor illustration featuring two jellyfish with flowing tentacles floating above a seabed. The left jellyfish has a bright orange bell with warm yellow tones, while the right jellyfish features cool blue and teal colors. The scene includes delicate seaweed, coral, and various sized bubbles scattered throughout. The background transitions from warm golden yellows at the top to cool blues and deep purples at the bottom, creating a dreamy, peaceful ocean atmosphere.
December 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Vulnerable-reflection-separation.
A classical statue in draped robes stands on a circular platform in the center of a frozen reflecting pool, surrounded by tall Corinthian columns with ornate capitals. The columns line both sides of the composition, their fluted surfaces illuminated in cool purple and blue tones. Snow covers the ground and architectural elements. Bare winter trees and a misty landscape are visible through the columns in the background. The still water creates mirror reflections of the statue and columns, enhancing the ethereal, dreamlike quality of this neoclassical architectural scene at dawn or dusk.
December 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Reposted by Constantin Gonzalez (he/him)
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Dogs are like a fictional thing you might read about in a fantasy novel, but they actually exist.
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Watching @wernervogels.bsky.social’s re:Invent keynote, I realized: the 5 principles he shared aren’t just for developers. They’re career advice for everyone in 2026.

Curiosity, systems thinking, and why every job is becoming a tech job:

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#career #tech #reinvent
Werner Vogels’ 2025 AWS re:Invent keynote is a timely career handbook for navigating accelerating change – Tech, AI and productivity, by Constantin Gonzalez
The personal blog of Constantin Gonzalez.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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One of the best #productivity hacks I found this year: Perplexity in my terminal.

No more context switching. Just: `pplx "your question"` and get answers fast.

3-min (+6 min examples & pretty formatting) tutorial: youtu.be/Cml_XXQH4-g

Works with everything: code help, weather, you name it!
Stop Alt-Tabbing to Google - Use Perplexity in Your Terminal Instead
YouTube video by Constant Thinking
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December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Weekend reading (and it‘s going to be fun!)

AI safety for fleshy humans, part 3, the finale:

aisafety.dance/p3/

Have a nice weekend, everybody!
Part 3: The Proposed Solutions
Chapter Three of “AI Safety for Fleshy Humans: a whirlwind tour”
aisafety.dance
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Congratulations to Mitchell Hashimoto for turning ghostty into a non-profit organization! 👻 🎉

What better way to celebrate than running @awscloud.bsky.social Kiro-CLI 👻 inside ghostty 👻 while listening to "Ghosts’n’Stuff" 👻 by @deadmau5.com and letting it code up something?
Terminal window showing the Kiro CLI welcome screen with large purple pixelated "KIRO" text on a dark background. Below is a "Did you know?" section explaining that users can use /editor to edit prompts with a vim-like experience. The bottom status bar shows "Model: Auto (/model to change) | Plan: KIRO FREE (/usage for more detail)". A command prompt with a red cursor is visible at the bottom left.
December 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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If you’re presenting on stage, delete these from your next presentation:

- Agenda slides (boring)
- About Me slides (nobody cares)
- Resources slides (too many options)

Replace with these instead ↓
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(Free video included!)
3 slides everyone uses (but you should delete) – Tech, AI and productivity, by Constantin Gonzalez
The personal blog of Constantin Gonzalez.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Just found and bought an awesome Cyber Monday deal for sound FX and music for YouTube producers here: synergysounds.store
High-Quality Sounds For Your Videos | SYNERGY
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December 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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The most brilliant Black Friday shopping guide, using Claude, by @sethgodin.bsky.social. Try it out!
sethgodin.bsky.social Seth Godin @sethgodin.bsky.social · Nov 28
Build a better alternative to Black Friday

About thirty years ago, Jerry Shereshewsky invented "Cyber Monday" as an alternative to Black Friday. The idea was that you'd wait until you got to work on Monday after the Thanksgiving break (where there was high speed internet and you wanted to avoid…
Build a better alternative to Black Friday
About thirty years ago, Jerry Shereshewsky invented "Cyber Monday" as an alternative to Black Friday. The idea was that you'd wait until you got to work on Monday after the Thanksgiving break (where there was high speed internet and you wanted to avoid doing drudge work) to do your shopping from your desk. After all, who wants to get trampled at a big box store?
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November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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“Claude, pick an expert to help me build this."”

Claude suggested Brian Eno.

Of course it did.

We built a system that generates 70M+ unique image prompt inputs, but without prompting. Each one unrepeatable.

Is the system art? 🎨
A diverse collage of 16 vibrant digital artworks arranged in a 4x4 grid, featuring: ornate golden mandalas with purple gems, desert landscapes with towering rock formations, figures standing before glowing crystal portals and icy caverns, colorful geometric abstract patterns in magenta and orange, serene mountain and lakeside scenes, traditional Asian architecture with autumn leaves, graffiti-covered storefronts, flowing abstract water designs with golden swirls, playful illustration of children in clouds, grand library interiors with arched windows, minimalist line drawings of landscapes with animals, and cosmic nebula scenes with bright energy centers. The collection showcases a mix of digital art styles including surrealism, abstract design, landscape art, and whimsical illustrations predominantly featuring warm golden tones, vibrant purples, and cool blues.
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Constantin Gonzalez (he/him)
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R-Type Delta: HD Boosted revives a legendary shmup with crisp visuals, fierce difficulty, and all the spectacle fans remember. @clearrivergames.com
@overloadpr.bsky.social #RTypeDeltaHDBoosted #NintendoSwitch
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Mein neuer Lieblings-Shop:

www.zero-potential.com
Demotivierender Kalender - ZERO POTENTIAL | Nothing to unfold
Extrem Demotivierender Tischkalender, Abreißkalender für 365 Tage, Wandkalender und witzige Notizblöcke mit demotivierenden und sarkastischen Sprüchen - perfekt als Deko fürs Büro, Schreibtischdeko un...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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My first tech presentation in 1998 was a disaster. 😬

That failure taught me everything about presenting technical ideas clearly.

After years coaching speakers backstage, I wrote down the 7 critical checks that transform boring slides into engaging keynotes.

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Silhouette of a woman on stage with arms outstretched in a confident pose, backlit by golden and blue stage lights with a blurred audience in the background.
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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A deck of cards with QR codes that launch AI mentor conversations?

Yes. @sethgodin.bsky.social did it.

And it revealed a pattern you can steal for museums, classrooms, workshops—anywhere people get stuck.

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#AI #MentorDeck
Constantin, smiling at the camera while holding a fan of colorful illustrated cards featuring one with a cartoon version of Seth Godin. Text overlay reads: “52 AI MENTORS IN YOUR POCKET!” The setting appears to be a home office with bookshelves visible in the background.
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Turns out you can invite anyone into an AI conversation—Steve Jobs, Marie Curie, even Hermione Granger.

It’s a game changer for working with AI!
https://constantin.glez.de/posts/2025-11-03-invite-your-heroes-into-your-ai-conversations/

Who would you invite? 🧠✨
#AI #Productivity #Learning
A blue background with wavy patterns features the text 'INVITE YOUR HEROES INTO AI!' in white letters with red outline. On the left is a person in a purple suit with a dancing pose. Next to them is a large yellow pointing hand gesture towards a robot with a square head, round eyes, a red triangular nose, and a yellow bulb on top. On the right is a cartoon illustration of Constantin, wearing a dark green hoodie, with a thoughtful hand gesture near his chin.
November 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM