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(Source: Google Images) . Comment 1: Jasmine Tan Comment 2: Andrea Mensono . In my previous post, I discussed the need for information to be freely available in order to advance the impartation of education and societal progress. I also wrote on the various reasons why content producers need to establish a paywall. I came to the conclusion that we can’t have the best of both worlds in the current times. Continue reading →

(Source: Edited by Edward Ting) . An open and free web was the basis for transfer and creation of knowledge. -Tim Berners-Lee The inventor of the internet stated the above line at the inaugural Knowledge Conference in Dubai last year. (The National) Before delving in further on the implications of free information online, we need to understand that the Internet was created based on the idea that it was to be open and free. Continue reading →

(Source: Google Images) . Comment 1: Crystal Moh Comment 2: Ong Tian Yi . In my previous post, I wrote about the dangers of social media censorship and how it takes away the freedom of speech and free access to information. Marketing-wise, this removal of information leads to consumers being incapable of making informed choices. Continue reading →

Censorship on social media. Is it ethical? For now, let’s get a few definitions out of the way. Free speech(noun): The right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint. Censorship(noun): The system or practice of censoring books, movies, letters, etc Business(noun): A person’s regular occupation, profession, or trade. For the past 5 years, a certain court case in Singapore had captured the attention of the masses. Read all about it here. Continue reading →

Comment 1 – Easter Lim Comment 2 – Guo Yixin In my initial post yesterday, I emphasised on the importance of our social media when it comes to crafting our professional profile. A few of my peers questioned why I did not go in-depth on the ways in which an authentic online professional profile can be developed. Continue reading →

(Credits: Google) . How professional is your online profile? Modern recruiters are now using social media as a gauge when evaluating potential employees. It is now an extra tool they can use to measure and recruit for the best employer-employee fit. (Dokko, G., Wilk, S., & Rothbard, N. 2008) “During formal processes like interviews, … candidates tend to tailor their answers to what they think the interviewer wants to hear.” (Rouen, E. Continue reading →

Comment 1 – Guo Yixin Comment 2 – Patrick Wong The debate on digital identities appears to be a rather intensive one. But I have to say that the discussions on my blogpost and those on Yixin’s and Patrick’s had led me to change my view and standpoint slightly. Beforehand, I was rather adamant that a person should minimise the creation of multiple digital identities as it can lead to an air of mistrust and lack of integrity. Continue reading →

In this time period where our lives are largely tied to online interactions, digital identity has become an issue. Should we maintain anonymity online or ensure authenticity? And whichever one we choose, can we enforce that? And for either of the two camps, depending how you choose to look at it… Is it really all bad? Or are there two sides to the coin? Our online identity is crafted through a period of time, through repeated use of the internet. Continue reading →

Comment 1 – Guo Yixin Comment 2 – Easter Lim After looking through my post and those of Yixin and Easter, I realised that mine appears to be rather lacking in personal views and input. My writing style seems to be very formal and academic. In such a medium(Blog), it is perhaps better suited to the usage of a more informal writing. From their post, I’ve also come to see “Residents” differently. Continue reading →