Me, Canberra, and COVID-19
Hey folks. It’s been a long time since I’ve updated the blog. Things have been pretty crazy. All because of COVID-19. As you may know, this novel coronavirus has sent the whole …
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Media and Politics: How Television Changed Democracy
Introduction: A Visit to the Museum of Australian Democracy About a year ago, my wife and I visited a museum in Canberra called the Museum of Australian Democracy. The museum …
A Note on the Minister's 'Kampus Merdeka' (Freedom to Learn)
Not long ago, the Ministry of Education and Culture’s YouTube channel released a new video: a presentation by Minister Nadiem Makarim on “Kampus Merdeka” (Freedom to Learn). For …
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Wildfires and Floods: A Lesson
Australia is in mourning. Devastating bushfires have been ravaging the continent, specifically in New South Wales (NSW), now spreading to Victoria as well. This fire season has …
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Does Having Children Hurt Women Financially? An Economics Perspective
Recently, Twitter was buzzing because a doctor tweeted about the negative effects of breastfeeding on mothers. Siapa bilang ibu menyusui jadi lebih sehat? Nih ya saya kasik tahu... …
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