Mathematics A Mathematical Solution to Eddington's Controversy Problem In this essay, I discuss the solution to Eddington's controversy problem and break down how the solution is calculated, explain why Eddington's answer is different and reviewed why the set theory arguments can be constructed in a mis-leading way.
community moderation The Many Faces of Moderation Last weekend, over a few drinks, Nicholas Aaron Khoo threw an interesting question to me that prompted his recent discussion on whether the Internet can be self-regulated [http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/geekonomics/post.htm?id=63009690]. The question has been examined in the early days from the submission of
Mathematics Buffon's Needle and Noodle Problem In this article, I break down the solution to the buffon needle & noddle problem and explain how it can be used to estimate pi.
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs' Basic Etiquette with Potential Investors In this essay, I examine the basic etiquette on how entrepreneurs should approach their investors.
Singapore Angle The Economics about Banning Political Films In this essay, I explain the demand and supply with the impact of a political film to explain why banning section 35 is worse option for the ruling party in Singapore.
Singapore Angle Community Moderation: Thoughts from the Internet Regulatory Reform Seminar As part of the work that I have done with other bloggers on the "Proposals for Internet Freedom in Singapore", we did a seminar and here are some of my thoughts outlined during that session in 2008.
Singapore Angle Official Reply from Singapore Government on the Proposals for Internet Freedom Here is an archive on the government's response to the proposals for internet freedom which I have collaborated with other bloggers in 2008. The proposal is one of the best work that I have done and some of my contributions are turned into policy later.
Economics Firing of BPL Football Managers and Maximal Efficiency In this essay, I explain a research paper which I co-authored on examining the firing of English premiere league managers and what it means for the league reaching maximal efficiency.
Singapore Angle Interpreting the "Light Touch" In this essay written in Singapore Angle many years back, I explained how one can interpret the government's light touch principle when it comes to speech.
Mathematics The Birthday Problem Here is my understanding of the birthday problem and how you can mathematically solve the problem and figure out its implications.
Singapore Angle The Chronicles of Odex: the ISPs, the Downloaders and the Customers' Privacy In this essay written in Singapore Angle, I examine the Odex legal case in 2007 and place some points for future discussion.
Singapore Angle Seperated By a Mental Bridge: Thoughts on the Iskander Development Region In this essay written many years back in Singapore, I examine why Singapore and Malaysia are separated by a mental bridge.
Singapore Angle A Dialogue concerning Two Medias In this essay written in Singapore many years back, I examine the dialogues between mainstream and social media and their differences.
Singapore Angle What do Singaporeans mean by the private sector being better In this article from Singapore Angle many years back, I examine what Singaporeans mean by the private sector being better.
Singapore Angle Why SAF Officers have fast track promotions In this essay written in Singapore Angle many years back, I examine why military officers in Singapore Armed Forces have fast track promotions.
Singapore Angle Revisiting the Gini Index In this essay written in Singapore Angle, I examine how the Gini co-efficient from the Department of Statistics in Singapore need to be revised due to transfer payments.
Singapore Angle How far can we really go? In this essay from Singapore Angle many years ago, I discuss the limits of freedom of speech.
Singapore Angle Non Sequitur Economics II: The Gini in Arabian Nights In this essay written many years back in Singapore Angle, I examine the Gini coefficient and
Singapore Angle Who should fund basic science? In this essay written in Singapore Angle, I examine who should fund basic science in Singapore.
Singapore Angle What did they leave out? Here's a short note after my TV appearance with the former foreign minister discussing the freedom of expression in Singapore.
Singapore Angle A Teaser to "Big Boys Blogging" This essay is written many years ago when I was part of Singapore Angle, and discuss my encounter with a minister in a TV show.
Singapore Angle Non Sequitur Economics In this essay from Singapore many years back, I examine the non sequitur economics specifically on the consumer price index (CPI) and inflation rates.
Singapore Angle Impact of US Midterm Elections to Singapore In this essay written in Singapore Angle, I examine the impact of US 2006 mid-term elections and its impact to Singapore.
Singapore Angle Two Singapores This essay is written many years back in Singapore Angle about inequality and elitism.
Singapore Angle Is Social Engineering still appropriate for Singapore? This is an essay I have written on social engineering many years back in Singapore Angle.
