Although the words “information wants to be free” has been repeated as one of the internet community’s favorite slogans, I haven’t really meditated on its meaning or impact to the dissemination of information. Recent interactions with speakers and delegates at HPAIR have directed discussions to several informational and educational initiatives. Read more
Public transportation systems from Vancouver to Berlin to Hong Kong have some sort of priority seat initiative to label seats near the doorways of trams, trains, and buses for use by those in need. Vancouver has blue TransLink labels, Berlin has yellow labels in line with BVG livery, and Hong Read more
I recently boarded an MTR train to visit a friend who is a successful potter. Along the way there I spotted several behaviors that most would find inconsiderate. There were couples leaning on handrails, men sitting down with their legs crossed obstructing standing room, commuters who refuse to put their Read more
Who’s up for artisan sundaes, savory shakes, handmade waffle cones, and chewy ice cream? Everyone who’s a kid at heart! With personal service, delicious desserts, and my favorite beats, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream has to be the best in Seattle, even though deep down in my heart Bella’s Gelataria will Read more
At the time of writing I am an undergraduate student, but with the declining quality of fresh graduates I find it increasingly frustrating to work with fresh graduates who might only be a year or so older than me. Yes, it is true, them inexperienced younglings lack grit,foresight, and character Read more
Though it may seem like the thread of events have nothing in common, they actually do, and their occurrence reveals potential hazards with our current democratic model of politics. Last week, a friend asked if I wanted to participate in a cupcake competition for Halloween and I naturally agreed. Those Read more
At a job application, I was asked what I thought about the role of technology in humanitarian work, here is my answer: Like any other field, technology is the new reality when it comes to improving effectiveness and outcomes. Smaller medical equipment can help diagnose patients sooner at the scene Read more
The plot unfolds around a Casablanca nightclub owned by an American – Rick. Rick’s clientele includes Lazlo – a former gunrunner, Renault – a corrupt French officer, German officials, and refugees. Through a unique sequence of events, Rick finds himself in possession of valuable documents guaranteeing safe passage through occupied Read more
On the first night of the HPAIR conference I had some thoughts on my mind I wanted to share with a friend. At 1am, I was walking towards the Monash University campus to roam around with a beer to clear my mind. Spotify was playing “Take it Easy”, exactly what Read more
Some of us plan ahead and I like to imagine myself as someone who lives life with a certain degree of forethought. There are summers where I plan out my academic and career path, winters where I plan summer holidays, but as far as planning goes it never gets past Read more