Blog: Interests

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Why I Read 800 Headlines a Day (and Why You Don’t Have To)

Every morning and evening I skim ~350–450 headlines – roughly 800 per day – in 15–20 minutes per session. No doomscrolling, no algorithm. Just a calm, custom-built RSS flow that keeps me globally aware and leaves me with more time (and sanity) for deep work. Here’s how it works, why it’s not crazy, and how you can adopt a lighter version on your own terms.

by Sven Reifschneider • 03 September 2025


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Genealogy Rediscovered: My Journey Through the Generations

Have you ever wondered where you really come from? Genealogy is like embarking on a journey into the past, and for me, it all started in the dusty corners of our basement. What began as a random find of old documents has, over the years, evolved into a deep exploration of my ancestors' stories.

by Sven Reifschneider • 24 September 2024


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Tracing Ancestry with Artificial Intelligence

Genealogy can be a fascinating yet challenging hobby. Especially when dealing with old, hard-to-read documents, one quickly reaches their limits. But modern Artificial Intelligence offers us new possibilities to uncover even the last secrets of our family history.

by Sven Reifschneider • 27 August 2024