Monthly Archives: December 2010

Why nobody gives up their seats, and how to fix that.

Posted on December 30, 2010 by visa

Why do we ask people to give up their seats? To achieve “efficient seat distribution”- an outcome where the seats on a bus or train go to the people who need them the most.  I like the idea of efficient … Continue reading →

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Week 22. [ Last Of 2010! ]

Posted on December 28, 2010 by visa

I’ve been going kinda easy on myself for a while, I haven’t been indulging in the sort of intense reflection that I plan to make a part of my routine and identity. I went drinking with my friends for Christmas, … Continue reading →

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There are no bad experiences.

Posted on December 27, 2010 by visa

There are no bad experiences. Getting your leg blown off would suck. Getting raped is a terrible, traumatic thing. There are few injustices more terrible than being charged for a crime you didn’t commit. All of those are terrible things … Continue reading →

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The Lumberjack, The Major and The Conductor

Posted on December 23, 2010 by visa

A familiar parable: The wise lumberjack knows that the most important thing he needs to do before he fells a tree is to sharpen his axe. (Also, to be in good physical condition, a clear state of mind and to … Continue reading →

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Now how?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by visa

I’ve realised that I’m not very interested in academia. It seems to me to be very saturated, and relatively kind of ‘sterile’. I’d get bored! I love history, philosophy, literature, economics, sociology, physics, chemistry, biology, neuroscience- so many things- but … Continue reading →

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Straits Times Fail 01: Statistical Manipulation

Posted on December 21, 2010 by visa

SINGAPORE students have done well in their studies. The Ministry of Education (MOE) released the breakdown by ethnic groups on Monday which showed significant progress made in GCE O and A-levels examinations over the past 10 years. The biggest improvement … Continue reading →

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Do yourself a favour.

Posted on December 18, 2010 by visa

Would you spend $10 if you got $100 for it? Of course you would. Should you invest a little bit of your precious efforts to treat people with decency and respect if it meant being rewarded for it with mutually … Continue reading →

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