and the challenge they present All cryptocurrencies to date have failed. None of them succeeded in the fundamental purpose of a currency: to be a medium of value exchange in people’s day-to-day consumption, i.e. to serve as ‘money’. The reason for this failure is simple: high volatility. This volatility stems from the lack of … Continue reading The Innovations of Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
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How to Get a Job in Consulting Through Graduate Program
After a much rewarding experience as a Business and Digital Technology Consultant at a French consulting company Capgemini, I think it is time for me to share some of the things I learnt along the way and help those who are seeking the same career pathway. Please note that I will not be presenting all … Continue reading How to Get a Job in Consulting Through Graduate Program
Australian Educational Equity: Advice for Government Policy and School Practice
Introduction Equity is the stated goal of almost all education systems in the world. Equity in education refers to the extent to which all learning-age children receive equal opportunities for learning. Note that equity is not the same as equality, because equity does not mean all students achieve equal education outcome, but that the differences … Continue reading Australian Educational Equity: Advice for Government Policy and School Practice
In Defence of Free Speech on University Campus
Introduction By censoring controversial ideas on campus, universities have made themselves the subject of controversy. Historically, universities have been thought to represent the very idea of freedom of speech since it is a prerequisite for academic rigor. Nowadays, this academic integrity is being challenged by both university administors and students. Many universities have practices and … Continue reading In Defence of Free Speech on University Campus
A Critical Examination of Immigration and Tolerance
Introduction With the rise of Donald Trump from the United States and Marine Le Pen from France, there seems to be an anti-immigration sentiment sweeping across western democracies. With more citizens voting for political candidates with anti-immigration stance, has native population’s tolerance for immigrants reached a historic low across the world? This essay endeavours to … Continue reading A Critical Examination of Immigration and Tolerance