Kai Ochsen

Kai Ochsen (12)

Tech-focused creator with a background in software engineering, IT solutions, and advertising. I blend science and creativity  — from programming and hardware testing to illustration and music production. Always building, always exploring. 

Precarity as a business model: the true cost of the gig economy

In the glowing narrative of modern capitalism, the entrepreneur who "disrupts" markets and builds multi-billion-dollar platforms is glorified. Their products promise efficiency, freedom, and access — a new economy built on demand and technology. But behind the sheen of innovation lies an uncomfortable truth: many…

The great advertising con: selling illusions to corporations

They walk into the room with the confidence of revolutionaries and the vocabulary of half-read philosophers. They talk about “sentiment” , “brand love” and “immersive storytelling experiences” as if they were curing cancer, not pitching a deodorant ad. Welcome to the world of advertising and…

The LEGO empire: innovation, monopoly, and the price of control

LEGO is synonymous with creativity, learning, and engineering. For millions of children, educators, and hobbyists, it's more than just a toy—it's a gateway to STEM, problem-solving, and imagination. But behind the cheerful colors and modular bricks lies a far more complex—and controversial—reality. LEGO is not…

The slow death of Open Source: how corporations hijacked a revolution

There was a time when the words "open source" carried with them a sense of rebellion, innovation, and idealism. It wasn’t just a model of software development — it was a philosophy. A global movement driven by volunteers, hobbyists, and idealists. The goal was simple:…