“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ― Søren Kierkegaard
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Friday, May 06, 2011
A New Paradigm?
Last night, during my dinner conversation with Admiral Zheng He, we discussed about the future of Temasek. Admiral Zheng He said that the western economies are declining and asia is rising, therefore, what is there to worry for this little island? The only main concern would be chaos and bloodshed, like the events occurring in Middle East and North Africa. The administration should learn from the recent event in Ayutthaya, Siam, to transit in a peaceful manner. Violence only breeds violence, as history has taught us.
The rational and pragmatic approaches of Raffles have certainly brought wealth and prosperity. However, Sifu SiTong constantly reminded on the social aspect besides wealth, which is morality. He was one of the staunch advocator for moral education in the school, which was rejected by Raffles. Raffles point of argument is based on his good friend Maslow’s theory of needs, which in my opinion is semi-flawed. Sifu SiTong argued that the ability to generate wealth do not teach a person of what is right or wrong, instead, once you find that capability, greed rear its ugly head. Raffles counter-argued that one can generate wealth in a socially responsible way – I couldn’t agree with raffles more.
However, as most are aware, Raffles is not exactly a people person. His strength lies on efficiency of completing a certain task or work. Hence, we would need someone with the right attributes to balance and partner Raffles in order to create a new paradigm! This new paradigm is to lead Temasek to be socially responsible and prosperous! *Fingers cross*
The rational and pragmatic approaches of Raffles have certainly brought wealth and prosperity. However, Sifu SiTong constantly reminded on the social aspect besides wealth, which is morality. He was one of the staunch advocator for moral education in the school, which was rejected by Raffles. Raffles point of argument is based on his good friend Maslow’s theory of needs, which in my opinion is semi-flawed. Sifu SiTong argued that the ability to generate wealth do not teach a person of what is right or wrong, instead, once you find that capability, greed rear its ugly head. Raffles counter-argued that one can generate wealth in a socially responsible way – I couldn’t agree with raffles more.
However, as most are aware, Raffles is not exactly a people person. His strength lies on efficiency of completing a certain task or work. Hence, we would need someone with the right attributes to balance and partner Raffles in order to create a new paradigm! This new paradigm is to lead Temasek to be socially responsible and prosperous! *Fingers cross*
Monday, May 03, 2010
A new breed of monkeys
Recently, i have noticed that there are is certain breed of monkeys not seen before in this island! Ever since the introduction of rubber trees - which is so resilient to our island - there has been an increase of growth for plenty of new species. Hence, it's not exactly surprising of a this new breed of monkey.
However, this particular breed - red hair monkey - is a bully. He or she, young or old, will snatch food away from the other monkeys, terrorising them and usurp their territory! If this situation continues, this little island will turn into a red little dot. Yes yes, this reminds me that i must quickly get farquhar to deal with this issue before it become worse.
The beauty of this island is the colorfulness and not a single color one.
However, this particular breed - red hair monkey - is a bully. He or she, young or old, will snatch food away from the other monkeys, terrorising them and usurp their territory! If this situation continues, this little island will turn into a red little dot. Yes yes, this reminds me that i must quickly get farquhar to deal with this issue before it become worse.
The beauty of this island is the colorfulness and not a single color one.
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