A summary of Michael Feener and Patrick Daly’s article, “Religion and Reconstruction in the Wake of Disaster” published in Asian Ethnology (2016): examining the significance of religion during disasters. What is the role of religion in disaster mitigation? Much recent scholarship has focused on the role of religious organisations and individual participants in disaster relief and reconstruction work. Conceptually…

A summary of Michael Feener and Patrick Daly’s article, “Religion and Reconstruction in the Wake of Disaster” published in Asian Ethnology (2016). Many were they who simply ceased to care, And coming upon the dead, could only stare. Bodies crushed by trees on the forest floor, Might garner a sideways…

In this environmental reflection, I argue that the biggest threat to Southeast Asia’s environment is a misrepresentation of indigenous voices. This is what is “worth saving”: the voices of committed local researchers as custodians of our own coastlines. In my view, the biggest threat to Southeast Asia’s environment is the…

Many people have said things about space. “Space is an inspirational concept,” Said Peter Diamandis, “It allows you to dream big.” “One giant leap for mankind,” Neil Armstrong said, after he made One small step for man. They all said many other things: About stars, putting our best energies into…

Prompt: Recently, Blue Origin sued NASA over NASA’s decision to award SpaceX with a USD3bn contract to build a lunar lander. NASA then decided to suspend the contract while the case is being adjudicated. …

Part of an experiment to share what I learn on my PhD journey. This is my response to the first chapter of Filipino scholar Ileto Reynaldo’s work, “Pasyon and Revolution” (Chapter title: “History from Below”). SUMMARY | Reynaldo shares that an alternative history to the narrative of colonisation in Southeast…

Sometimes, we want God to show up and tell us what is going on. At other times, we simply need to trust His moves. Isaiah 45 highlights two ways our Maker works: through unexpected choices, and mysterious paths. First, God chose Cyrus. An unexpected choice. Who’s Cyrus? You might recognise…

The Drama of Job’s Suffering The book of Job reads like a drama. Act 1: God and the devil discuss Job’s life. Act 2: Job loses all. Act 3: Job’s friends (and an apparent nosey bystander who wants to comment) offer lectures on Job’s situations. Act 4: God speaks up. …

Notes from Hatch webinar: Psychology and Influence of UI/UX live Q & A with OnePoint Design Consultant Melody Koh. Skills/ attitudes a UX designer should have: Understand people. “If you’re not willing to have empathy, or understand others, it’s very tough to succeed in this industry.” Understand technology. “The thing…