There are two famous Singaporean phrases that identify the two thresholds of human psychology. The Hokkien-derived phrase Kiasi translates to ‘being afraid of taking risks‘ and Kiasu translates to the ‘fear of missing or losing out‘. It represents two different spectrums of the human mindset. The ‘Kiasuism‘ behavior creates a fierce competitive edge in people…
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Human 0111
A faith founded in the early 15th century has paved the way in showing the world what service to humanity looks like. The Golden Temple, the most revered spiritual site of Sikhism, bears witness to the way of life their Guru’s teachings have shown to the community. Each day a लंगर/ langar or communal free…
Human 0110
The Pidgin English, a lingua franca that is spoken by the majority of the population in West Africa is known for its unique blend of English with the local dialects. There is a famous phrase, ‘Jollof Rice wey dey for the bottom of pot today go dey for the top of cooler tomorrow.’, which loosely…
Human 0101
Some art transcends time, some art change history, and some art achieve immortality. The Ukrainian national icon, poet, and artist, Taras Shevchenko’s works and poems have resonated through the ethos of his nation for centuries. Once more the poet’s beloved country is at a test of fate and the people once again find themselves fighting…
Human 0100
There is a famous Spanish proverb, ‘Si te caes siete veces, levántate ocho‘, which would loosely translate to ‘If you fall seven times, get up eight‘. This Hermano , whose life has been an embodiment of strength and courage, had walked into a motivational group and left all the listeners clutching for hope in the…
Human 0011
In the enthralling Arabian folktales , there are several mentions of Peri/Pari (پری ), the western equivalent of fairies. Such a doe-eyed ‘Pari‘ had attended this cyber-security discussion forum and enchanted half of the attendees with her knowledge and wit. There is a saying that people walk into our lives not by chance but for…
Human 0010
It was a summer ago when we were introduced to this incredible human in a Linux Group. Clouds of smoke filled the room from his vape. This young Iraqiyyun with his sense of humor would bring in resounding laughter from any crowd around him. He still grimaces whenever I would call him out and tell…
Human 0001
It’s Valentine’s Day across the world and it was a unanimous decision taken by the team at ‘Finding Humans in tech’ to finally realize a project so dear to us for so long. This was our ode to the Tech Community that has given us so much more than our professions. Every one of us…