David Ducheyne

David Ducheyne

@dducheyne.bsky.social

Founder of Otolith Consulting - President of hrpro.be - Vice-President of EAPM - certified board director

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Do we have to accept pluralism? The Age of Hitler by Alec Ryrie brings an uneasy insight. The great catastrophes of the twentieth century were not caused by a lack of values but by the belief that one truth must prevail. Pluralism means accepting that no single worldview can dominate society.

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The year 2025 is coming to an end, and the situation in Ukraine is deteriorating. Yes, these are small children! Yes, the russians do not spare even them! Today's Kharkiv. Video State Emergency Service of Ukraine

I see many people talking about revenge and hatred. To what extent - does it feel good to be vengeful? - does it help to solve the issues? - does it prevent people from assuming responsibility for their part of the mess? - is it an example for our children? If you’re in a hole, stop digging.

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Algorithms and Autonomy: Regulating Recommender Systems in the Age of Hyper-Nudging Recommender systems are online algorithms that can help users, reducing complexity and search costs. But they also target and exploit behavioral biases. Recommender systems lend themselves to regulation through…

bppblog.comAlgorithms and Autonomy: Regulating Recommender Systems in the Age of Hyper-NudgingRecommender systems are online algorithms that can help users, reducing complexity and search costs. But they also target and exploit behavioral biases. Recommender systems lend themselves to regulation through 'budges'.

Opinion of US has worsened in countries around world in last year, survey shows Trustworthiness is based on competence, loyalty/benevolence and integrity. Which of those has mr Trump demonstrated? Everything he touches seems to burn, doesn’t it? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

theguardian.comOpinion of US has worsened in countries around world in last year, survey showsPoll shows large decline in Mexico, Poland and Canada, with just 34% of people expressing some confidence in Trump

Can a horrible person be an effective leader? What if they reach results thanks to their horrible behavior and not in spite of it? What if the collateral damage this causes is smaller than the benefits? #dta #leadership

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Elon Musk has succeeded in spite of the way he treats others, not because of it. Belittling is not a leadership strategy—it reflects a lack of self-control. Demeaning doesn't get results—it thwarts productivity. Disrespect for the status quo can be a virtue. Disrespect for people is a vice.

nytimes.comOpinion | America Is Learning the Wrong Lesson from Elon Musk’s SuccessIntimidation doesn’t elevate performance; it undermines people.