The video game Tetris probably needs no introduction. Most of you have probably played or at the very least seen it. I played (classic) Tetris extensively on the Nintendo Gameboy when I was a kid. In that version, the multiplayer mode is an afterthought. It is primarily a single player game. The Tetris pieces are… Continue reading Why Modern Tetris is a Flawed Game
My impression of Singapore has been quite positive, with some caveats. The supposed negatives I was told about I viewed as distinct positives. Then again, according to my girlfriend my attitudes are, in some regards, “more Chinese than the Chinese’s”. True, in some regards I out-Asian the Asians. I felt proud to walk the earth… Continue reading Experiencing Singapore (18): Concluding Remarks
As strange as it may sound, I quickly felt at home in Singapore. Yet, there are some downsides you should also be aware of. One is that the young generation gives rise to worries. You find increasing numbers of men and women with tattoos, even though it is a far cry from the West. Obesity… Continue reading Experiencing Singapore (17): Remarks on Singaporean Culture as well as Working Culture
Singapore does Social Engineering right. In the West, we promote homosexuality and prime kids for tolerating advances by pedophiles — some German states have a curriculum for sex education in kindergarten where kids are encouraged to explore their own sexuality, with members of their own as well as the opposite sex, and all 2,500 other… Continue reading Experiencing Singapore (16): Social Engineering
I believe in automation. In fact, in my day job, I work on the increasing automation of society. If I have a son, I will do my best to prepare him for a similar career as I think this is one of the few fields with reasonable job security. On top, you’ll gain plenty of… Continue reading Experiencing Singapore (15): Automation in Action
