André Klein


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    • Genowrin: the German learning adventure
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    • “’Normal’ is a dryer setting”
      Synopsis: In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small … Continue reading → […]
    • Changelings & Chameleons
      Synopsis: Two aliens have wandered Earth for centuries. The Changeling has survived by adapting the forms of many different organisms. The Chameleon destroys anything or anyone that threatens it. Now, a sunken relic that holds the key to their origins … Continue reading → […]
    • Writing and Blogging
      These days my weeks are filled with manuscript writing, proof reading, editing, formatting and everything else that follows. While it’s very satisfying to immerse myself in longer projects that take many months to complete, I’ve also rediscovered the fun in … Continue reading → […]
    • To 10 Israeli Movies (a personal selection)
      I’ve been watching tons of Israeli movies lately on Netflix, there are many pearls to discover, so I wrote a little list of best Israeli movies over at the Hebrew Culture blog. Obviously the selection is a very personal one and I … Continue reading → […]
    • Die Parallelwelt des Krieges
      Als ich das erste Mal mit jungen Jahren Bilder von Jerusalem im Fernsehen sah, war ich überrascht. Da waren Straßen zu sehen, asphaltiert wie in Deutschland, und die Menschen trugen Jeans und Tshirts. Ich hörte Sirenen, sah brennende Autos und … Continue reading → […]
    • Jiddisch für Anfänger
      Nach einem langersehnten Wolkenbruch – dank der monatelangen Sommerhitze wird dieses Herbeisehnen selbst für den Mitteleuropäer verständlich – entschieden meine Frau und ich uns zu einem kleinen Spaziergang durch die Nachbarschaft. Ausgerüstet mit Regenschirm, den wir letztlich nur mit uns … Continue reading → […]
    • Am See Genezareth gehen die Uhren anders
      Immer wieder zieht es mich in den Norden des Landes, in die Ebenen von Galiläa, rund um den See Genezareth, welchen die Bewohner des Landes Kinneret nennen. Hier findet sich ein Stück Israel, das weit entfernt ist vom Trubel Tel … Continue reading → […]
    • Eufloria HD Review: Flower Warfare
      Ever since my sister recommended the indie game Eufloria, I’ve been completely fascinated. As someone who grew up with realtime strategy games such as Dune II, I was intrigued by the idea of Eufloria from the very beginning, because it … Continue reading → […]
    • How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Crime/Mystery Genre
      I was never much of a fan of books in the crime/mystery genre. While I grew up watching and enjoying famous German crime series on TV such as Tatort or Ein Fall für zwei, my reading and writing habits were … Continue reading → […]

  • Articles and Posts by André Klein

    Tech: A Look Beyond the Hype

    January 5, 2011

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    ipad, technology, etc

    If we draw a parallel between the evolution of technology and love relationships one can ask: Is humanity still in its infatuation stage with technology, gazing through pink glasses at anything which sports screens and status LEDs, trying to “score” as many gadgets as possible, or have we already moved past the Honeymoon stage, the…

    Squatting In the Global Village: An Exercise in Post-Geographical Awareness

    January 3, 2011

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    global comm

    Some people complain about globalization, lamenting its ill effects on local economies and the diffusion of cultural differences. There are activists all over the world protesting and rallying against global inequality and exploitation. Others cherish the Global Village as a place of great opportunities for innovation, friendship and inspiration. While all of the above is…

    Not Yet Another Christmas Advertisement!

    December 20, 2010

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    dog

    Ah, it’s this special time of the year again. The air is bristle and cold (for certain hemispheres) and our in-boxes are clogged with Christmas offers, special holiday deals à la “Buy two cinnamon-scented air fresheners and get one rudolf the reindeer key holder for free!” Even if you’re reading these lines cooled by the…

    Living Outside the Box

    December 12, 2010

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    think out of the box

    We’ve heard it so many times it has become a cliché. “Out of the box” thinking is praised and demanded everywhere. Especially in the so called creative industries it has become synonymous with “come up with new ideas to sell more stuff.” But let’s leave all of that aside for a second and ask: What…

    Are You Ready for the 21st Century ?

    November 28, 2010

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    multimedia

    In my last article I wrote about the way the Internet changes our world and sketched out a few points. I also found a video for you which will give you some more ideas. I don’t necessarily agree with everything proposed in this video but I do think that the broad attitute of the presentation…

    The Internet is not a Mass Medium. Or is it?

    November 28, 2010

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    broken tv

    The term “mass medium” was coined in the early 20th century and referred to magazines, newspapers, radio & television broadcasts. I remember the times when watching an MTV music video on color television fried every teenager’s excitement-circuits, slouched in front of the silverscreen, sucking up the newest trends and fashions through the straw that was…