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            <title><![CDATA[The Rise of the Full-Context Technologist]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>The future belongs to technologists who understand the bigger picture.</p>]]></description>
            <author>authorMark Duncan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[DigiTech Search Presents]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>I join DigiTech Search’s podcast to share about my move to Germany, lessons on leadership, AI’s double edge, and why hiring should be more human.</p>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tech That Moves You]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>A tech-focused look at how Germany’s transportation system blends quiet innovation, integration, and everyday efficiency.</p>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A One-Way Ticket to Simplicity]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>I moved to Germany to rethink what matters. A personal story about leaving hustle culture behind and choosing a simpler, more intentional way of living.</p>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Innovation Mirage]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Learn why some companies lead in tech, while others lag behind — and how culture, creativity, and trust drive real innovation.</p>]]></description>
            <author>authorMark Duncan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Direct to Client, Indirect to Sanity: How Tech Has Changed Commercial Advertising]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Tech reprogrammed filmmaking — faster, cheaper, but not always better. Success lies in scaling smart, choosing the right tools, and letting creativity lead.</p>]]></description>
            <author>authorBen Davis</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout Is Back]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Back to the office, back to burnout? Not necessarily, here’s how to protect your team from crashing.</p>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Drowning in Technical Debt?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Technical debt isn't just an engineering problem it’s a business risk. Learn how to quantify its cost, and get leadership to take it seriously.</p>]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Technology, Teacher Edition]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Teachers are expected to embrace technology, but when the tools are outdated, frustrating, and underfunded, who really benefits? Let’s talk about the real challenges of edtech.</p>]]></description>
            <author>authorLindsey Duncan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building This Site]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Go behind the scenes and explore how this site was built, from tech choices to design decisions.</p>]]></description>
            <author>authorMark Duncan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI Can Do Pretty Much Everything]]></title>
            <link>https://markduncan.me/articles/2025/02/05/ai-can-do-pretty-much-everything-except-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>AI can crunch numbers, but it can’t inspire, empathize, or navigate the complexities of human emotions. Learn why emotional intelligence is the real competitive edge.</p>]]></description>
            <author>authorMark Duncan</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The AI "Takeover"]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                                <p>Still on the AI sidelines? Discover how AI can streamline learning, debugging, and coding, giving you a serious edge in your workflow.</p>]]></description>
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