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Monthly Archives: April 2011
The danger of relying on super-dominant forces such as the PAP
Super-dominant forces are inherently dangerous. Why did the sub-prime mortgage crisis happen? Why did the US get involved in Iraq? What happened to institutions that were/are “Too Big To Fail”? Why is it always recommended that you diversify your portfolios … Continue reading
An open letter to MM Lee: Stop talking about track records, please.
MM: Aljunied GRC residents will regret choosing the WP VOTERS in Aljunied GRC who choose the Workers’ Party (WP) team will regret it, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Friday night. ‘If they choose (the opposition), then I say, … Continue reading
Elections 2011: The duties that accompany change, by Dharma Sadasivan
(Visa: All Emphasise Mine.) “Since the last General Election in 2006, Singaporeans have seen how social media helped a relatively unknown senator become president of the most powerful country in the world. Singaporeans have also watched as Egypt and Libya … Continue reading
Elections 2011: Why you should care about the coming General Elections, even if you can’t vote.
I’m here to tell you why you should care about the coming elections, even if you can’t vote, or feel that your vote doesn’t count. The coming elections are symbolic of something far greater and more profound- the elusive, indefinable … Continue reading
Ministerial Pay 2012: The Neglected Truth About Incentives
There is powerful evidence that we have been completely wrong about the effectiveness of financial incentives and extrinsic motivation. Financial incentives often improve performance. But they can also lead to unethical behavior, fuel turnover and foster envy and discontent. Wharton … Continue reading
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Tagged Economics, Incentives, Ministerial Pay, PAP, Politics, SG Elections 2011, Singapore
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What some old folks at a Polyclinic can teach us about making Singapore a better place.
I was at the polyclinic today to get an MC. I reached the clinic at 1pm, which is lunch-time, during which you can neither take a number or see a doctor. I found several elderly folk sitting around, and a … Continue reading
The Wizards at Straits Times strike again!
We went from http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC110420-0000456/A-young-first-time-voters-view-of-the-General-Election to http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_658726.html. Seriously, these guys are not ordinary journalists, they are masterful spin doctors who know what’s best for our country. Thank you, Straits Times. With a media like you, who needs satire?
