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A curated archive of essays, observations, and practical notes, bringing together ideas worth revisiting long after they were first written.

The Hidden Cost of Singapores PSLE Champion Title

Behind Singapore’s PISA top spot, PSLE stress haunts kids with killer questions, 11pm grind, and the fear that AL1 decides their future.

AI Everywhere Steady Pom Pi Pi or Just More Work.

This article explores the "ground-up" Singaporean perspective on AI, balancing high national adoption rates against workplace frustrations where employees often find themselves "babysitting" imperfect tools while preparing for a future of compulsory AI literacy.

Singapore National Coffee Championship 2026 returns.

Singapore’s coffee scene is maturing, and at the Singapore National Coffee Championship 2026, the focus is shifting from titles to how local talent is shaping the future of specialty coffee in the region.

Is It Just Me, or Has Singapore Been Feeling Hotter Lately? ☀️🥵

Singapore has always been warm, but lately the heat feels different. From everyday observations to the effects of El Niño, here's a look at why the weather seems hotter than before.