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I'm Steve — tech tinkerer, guitar modder, writer, and unlicensed philosopher living in the olive-covered hills of Andalucía. This site is where I store my musings, rants, projects, and passion projects. Grab a coffee and have a scroll.

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What I’m Up To Now

  • Rebuilding this site after my host had a siesta
  • Spray-painting guitars under the Andalusian sun
  • Running AI models locally and muttering about privacy

Don't Get Me Started..

Why isn't everyone working remotely from Spain

How the last mile became the fast mile
Posted by Steve Gould Sunday, October 19, 2025 3:39:00 PM Categories: Economics Economy Internet Spain Spanish utilities Technology Work
Why isn
I bought a new piece of kit this week, that really made me reflect on how far things have come. Long story short, I blogged about prepping for Armageddon earlier in the year, and one thing I realised needed a major overhaul was my 'home network' - the ever-growing collection of tablets, phones desktops and the ways they connect to the Internet. I've been looking for ways to make the whole thing more robust yet less power hungry. When 'El apagón' - the big blackout happened here in Spain ... read more
 
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The Dystopia of Digital Dough

Why we're oblivious to our coming financial enslavement.
Posted by Steve Gould Sunday, September 14, 2025 11:08:00 PM Categories: Bitcoin Black money Crypto Dystopia Economics Economy Geopolitics history Philosophy Politics Technology
The Dystopia of Digital Dough
There's a war going on right now for the control of money. Its significance cannot be overstated. It will shape the future of everything to such an immense degree that I believe its impact will dwarf all the wars of the 20th century combined. Billions will die - untold billions will cease to exist, all because of a handful of laws that are being passed today, with hardly anyone batting an eyelid. I'm woefully inadequate as a writer to convey the magnitude of this change, especially in a... read more
 
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Spain’s Best-Kept Secret: World-Class Disaster Insurance

Why This Little-Known System Puts Other Countries to Shame
Posted by Steve Gould Friday, August 8, 2025 10:09:00 AM Categories: Envrionment Insurance Natural Disaster Spain Spanish Weather
Spain’s Best-Kept Secret: World-Class Disaster Insurance
If you own property in Spain, you probably understand the importance of having insurance coverage to protect your investment. However, even the best insurance policies can't always protect you from unexpected events like earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. That's where the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros (CCS) comes in. The CCS is a public entity in Spain that was established in 1954 to ensure that everyone in the country has access to insurance coverage for certain... read more
 
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