by chung chinyi | Apr 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Core Concept The “omnigenius myth” described in Mukunda’s article refers to our tendency to believe that exceptional skills and accomplishments are easily transferable across different domains or industries. This cognitive bias leads us to assume...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve read through the article about the US-China trade war and the recent tariff situation. Here are the key points from the article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/us-china-trade-war-punishing-tariff-rates-not-sustainable The trade war between the US and...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued an advisory warning Singaporeans about potential cyber threats as the May 3 Polling Day approaches. They highlight several specific concerns: Fraudsters may create fake social media accounts and political party...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Election Timeline Election announced: April 15, 2025 Parliament dissolved: April 15, 2025 Nomination Day: April 23, 2025 Campaign period: April 23 to May 2, 2025 Cooling-off Day: May 2, 2025 Polling Day: May 3, 2025 Key Campaign Guidelines New Online Content Rules For...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
This article discusses how ASEAN member states are responding to President Trump’s tariffs and highlights the balance between regional unity and bilateral negotiations. Here are the key points:...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
All Singaporean households will receive $500 in CDC vouchers starting May 13, 2025 The vouchers will be valid until December 31, 2025 $250 can be used at supermarkets and $250 at hawker stalls and heartland merchants This is the seventh tranche of CDC vouchers,...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The article highlights several layers of complexity in how we discuss AI capabilities and future development: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/when-will-ai-be-smarter-than-humans-dont-ask Definitional Ambiguity AGI has no consensus definition: The term...
by chung chinyi | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key Parallels Protectionist Approach: Both Nixon and Trump used tariffs as economic weapons to force trading partners to renegotiate terms. Nixon implemented a 10% import tariff, while Trump has introduced his own tariff regime. Trade Deficit Focus: Both presidents...
by chung chinyi | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
This news about the OneMotoring phishing scam in Singapore is concerning. The key points from the article are: At least 37 cases of this phishing scam have been reported since December 2024 Total losses amount to at least $407,000 Scammers send text messages claiming...
by chung chinyi | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve read Rana Foroohar’s opinion piece from the Financial Times dated April 14, 2025. The article presents a provocative argument that the United States under President Donald Trump’s second term is displaying characteristics similar to emerging...
