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Musings About Heaven
What language will we speak? The bible describes people of different ethnicities in heaven: After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” — Revelation 7:9,1


How to Keep Monkeys ...
Recently I saw a banner while running on my usual exercise route along the Ulu Pandan Park Connector (PCN). From a distance, I could see only the first few words at first. It was nighttime and the street lighting was dim. I could only make out: "How to Keep Monkeys". Hmm... Interesting. The banner is giving tips on rearing monkeys as pets. Since the PCN ran through the wealthy residential estate of District 10, I guess rich people do go for exotic pets. (Disclaimer: I don't l


Remembering Sung Kah Kay
The next time you use your digital camera, please remember my friend, Dr. Sung Kah Kay. Dr. Sung, Singaporean son, was the first person...


God: a Computer Game Analogy
by Terence Sim [Play online here: https://supermario-game.com ] [Disclaimer: As usual, the views here are mine alone, expressed in my...


TraceTogether Data isn't for Criminal Investigation
Below is the original version of my letter, which was published in the Straits Times Forum on Jan 6, 2021, with edits that reduced my...


Information for Prospective Students
If you are interested in my research and would like to join my group as a Ph.D. student, this page is for you. First, please read the...


Asking for a Recommendation Letter
Many students ask me to write them a recommendation letter, whether for a job or internship application, or for graduate studies. I...


Facial Recognition for MRT rides a bad idea
On 21 Oct. 2016, The Straits Times reported that facial recognition may used instead of fare cards for MRT rides, if the Advanced Fare...


Why I'm Voting for Good Opposition MPs Now
Photo credit: Tim Donnelly, https://flic.kr/p/48Dq5c TL;DR version: So as to achieve happiness, prosperity, and progress in the year...


Privacy vs Security
This blog explains the difference between Privacy and Security.
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