You know what Pareto once said, right? It’s like he figured out that only 20 percent of folks are doing 80 percent of the cool stuff. The rest of us are stuck with these mind-numbing jobs that could easily be replaced by robots. Now, speaking of Indonesia, it’s a Muslim-majority place, but that whole “Isy kariman Au Mutsyahidan”, live gloriously or die a martyr thing? Well, it’s more of a catchy slogan than anything else....
Algo goblok! Aku dapet iklan liburan melulu. Sudah tau aku ini orang nasionalis chauvinist, atau namanya lainnya orang kerdil. Melihat para TKI dan TKW yang menyumbang devisa, adalah suatu ketololan apabila kau keluar hanya untuk bersenang-senang, kecuali kau bisa mengeruk dan mencuri dari mereka yang di luar. Ketika melihat daerahmu sendiri kacau balau dengan kabel-kabel sarang laba-laba, siapa itu penyusun sarang laba-laba? Ialah ia yang memperlambat dan meracunimu dengan gedung-gedung kotak, yang tiap hari memberikan pesan ‘daftar di situs kami, maka kamu akan jadi dewa petir’....
Job hopping resembles the traveler’s journey in Kino’s travels in “Kino no Tabi.” Traveling seems to be a dream shared by many, akin to creating a legacy like Ibn Battuta and others did in previous generations. However, this notion appears outdated now due to the advent of tools like Google Maps. While such tools cover most places, some areas remain uncharted, and they fail to capture the true ambiance and local behavior, or in a places like China might lack comprehensive map reviews due to strict government policies....
We are constantly engaged in competition, but often it yields no real value. Our actions are driven by jealousy and the instinct for survival, echoing Peter Thiel’s statement that “Competition is for losers.” In my opinion, true innovation cannot be achieved by simply imitating others. Many educational institutions imitate one another, driven by the fear of missing out on certain organizations or events. Peer pressure pushes individuals to compete in embellishing their resumes with extravagant experiences and internships....
Fear is deeply intertwined with human existence. However, it is important to recognize that the notion of a person who is completely fearless is unrealistic and doesn’t truly exist. Consider individuals who live by the “#YOLO” motto, seemingly unafraid of anything. In reality, they are still driven by fear. They fear the prospect of leading a monotonous life, a perception influenced by societal expectations or personal feelings. Even hedonistic individuals, who appear to live without fear, actually fear the absence of a future....
What I want to tell to people is don’t believe in someone who said every human is unique. No, they don’t. You could see many Tiktok videos of our childhood. No matter where you were, they were usually the same. It really explains that we’re not really unique. We experience mostly the same thing. We always lying to each other. For example, to your parents, you don’t want to be looked at as a burden, you don’t want to make them worry about you....
I always believe in mysticism because just because we can’t see it, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. People might ask, if shamanism exists, why haven’t they led or conquered the world? Premise 1: There’s always a cost in everything. There’s always a cost associated with everything. That’s why practices like “santet” are usually found only in villages. If you observe areas far from the city, you’ll notice that religious experiences differ greatly from those in urban areas....
Flexing, greed, pride, arrogance, and vanity are merely perceptions projected by those who feel inferior and envious. In the words of Charlie Munger, the world is driven by envy, not greed. Every advantage should be appreciated. When does gratitude become excessive? It is only those who envy that impose limits on gratitude. One form of gratitude is sharing fortune and abundance, being free from hunger, having positive relationships with family and friends, possessing material and physical advantages, embodying good morals and spirituality, showcasing talents and creations, and more....
In this contemplative discourse, we delve into the intricacies of various outlooks on life, aiming to shed light on the complexities that define our existence. Inspired by Peter Thiel’s concept of the four quadrants of optimism, we embark on a journey to understand where we stand. 1. Definite Pessimism: The Doomer’s Realm Many find themselves in this quadrant, resonating with the likes of Greta Thunberg, immersing in the world of AI, and pondering over films such as ‘The Social Dilemma’ (though, admittedly, the sound design can be somewhat unsettling)....
Generation Z is often seen as carefree, facing difficulty in finding jobs, lacking respect for adults, being oversensitive yet savage and brutal, experiencing sexual weaknesses, engaging in deception through social media, adopting a borrowing mentality, having a short attention span, challenging the status quo, dealing with information overload, being exposed to excessive news about corruption, participating in cancel culture, and facing the consequences of global warming. They often associate various issues with mental health....