About Simon Bernbeck

The Journey So Far

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Hi, I’m Simon — and around here I also go by Oliseus.

I grew up in Waiblingen, a small city near Stuttgart, where most of my early life stayed comfortably local: school, friends, routines, and the usual suburban bubble. For a long time, that felt like enough. But I was always curious about how things work, why people think the way they do, and what it means to build a life that feels truly my own.

That curiosity eventually pulled me toward technology, self-reflection, and travel. I’m currently studying Artificial Intelligence while coming from a non-traditional background, which means I often approach problems from a different angle. I like that. It keeps me grounded, and it reminds me that there’s more than one way into a field.

At the same time, I’ve been reshaping my life around movement and exploration. Brazil — especially Rio de Janeiro — is a place that keeps calling me back, and I’m working toward building a life there that blends learning, independence, and a more location-flexible way of living.

What I Care About

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🤖 AI & Technology

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I’m fascinated by artificial intelligence, not just as a technical field but as something that can change how we create, work, and think. I like learning by building, breaking things, and improving them step by step.

🧠 Reflection & Growth

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Stoic philosophy, self-reflection, and honest feedback all matter to me. I care about becoming more intentional about my time, my work, and the kind of person I’m becoming.

🌍 Travel & Perspective

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Some of my favorite memories come from being on the road — including bikepacking through Rwanda and Uganda with my dad. Experiences like that changed how I see the world and made me value curiosity, resilience, and open-mindedness even more.

What You’ll Find Here

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This blog is where I document the things I’m learning and the path I’m taking:

• practical AI and technology projects
• travel notes and personal stories
• experiments, ideas, and side quests
• reflections on building a life that feels authentic

Connect With Me

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If you want to follow along or say hi, you can find me here:

• LinkedIn — professional updates
• Instagram — daily life and adventures
• GitHub — technical projects
• Substack — AI thoughts and notes
• YouTube — travel videos and experiments

Why “Oliseus”?

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Oliseus comes from Odysseus — the traveler from Greek mythology who keeps moving, learning, and finding his way home. That idea fits me better than a static label ever could. This blog is part of that journey: not a finished story, just an honest record of the road so far.

The journey is the destination.

Thanks for being here.