It’s eerily quiet on the roads right now because of these dastardly lockdowns. That means thousands of cars are sitting in garages, unused. Many of us have had less need for a car as we’re working from home. Even groceries can be ordered in these days. How many of us have become like the clichéRead more
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I had a weird moment last month. In between lockdowns, my family visited the Great Stupa in Bendigo. Here I was struck by the scale of the vision for their sacred building. Their plan is to build something that will last 1000 years – a good example of cathedral thinking. More than that, the foundersRead more
No humans allowed! Ridiculous? Well, it’s exactly what is happening, right now, in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. Singtel’s latest innovation – Unboxed – is Singapore’s first unmanned 24-hour phone sales store. OK. So you’ve probably already heard about staffless stores. Old hat. But wait. Unboxed goes that one step further. UponRead more
This short story is intended to highlight various double standards, contradictions and ironies related to cosmetics and the role of women. Read the story below or skip straight to More on why I wrote this story. Jamila’s Armour She’s doing it again. Walking in public alone. With her hair loose. But this time she’s wearing… Read more
A society where individuals are under round-the-clock surveillance. You gain or lose “social credit” according to your behaviour, actions and even thoughts. It sounds like an episode of Black Mirror or the 21st Century version of Orwell’s 1984 but it’s real. It’s a mandatory ranking system of citizens in China, due to be completed byRead more
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