Daniela Damian On the Technology-Value Nexus in the age of GenAI The relationship between technology and its purpose has always been on my mind, as a software engineer caring about the users of the technologies we build. Recently, however, I find myself more and mo... Apr 8, 2026
Daniela Damian Timeless Tuktoyaktuk, or, How powerful one's community can be I just returned from the Canadian far North, an incredible trip that allowed me and four students the privilege of teaching technology design at the Mangilaluk school in the remote, Indigenous communi... Jul 23, 2024
Daniela Damian Because I am an immigrant I am numb. Within 36 hours, grieving, I join my family in Romania to celebrate my dad’s life and say final good byes. My dad was 87 when he passed away on Aug. 20, 2023. Rushing to buy an overseas pla... Oct 24, 2023
Daniela Damian It's not about ME Being able to understand someone else’s perspective is a wonderful skill. Directly related to empathy, it’s essential to navigating, negotiating and maintaining social relationships – key to many aspe... Aug 22, 2023
Daniela Damian Inspired! Remember last time when you were so engaged and enjoyed what you were doing that it felt timeless and fulfilling—some call it flow. That’s how I feel my last year has been. We are now in the 2nd year ... Jul 14, 2023
Daniela Damian THIS IS US: A remarkable celebration of diversity The Greatest Showman has become an Xmas movie tradition in my family. We keep rewatching it every year; my kids know all the songs' lyrics by heart. The feeling we are left with at the end is one of h... Dec 24, 2021
Daniela Damian Lifting up Women Empowering women has never been more important. The disruption that the global pandemic has brought to our lives adds to the challenges that women have had in our societies. As often the primary care ... May 8, 2021
Daniela Damian Origins It may seem obvious that one of my first posts here is about origins. For some, home is where one was born and raised, for others is where they feel good and comfortable. Most would agree that it is w... Feb 28, 2021