Al Harkan's Blog
My Written Thoughts on Media, Technology, and Everything in Between
Fake Startup Missions
We know startups don't sell their so-called social missions when they raise funds. Investors won't buy it. So why in every news appearance they always act like they're saving the world? We know it's about money. It's always about money.
Data Journalism Tools
It would be wonderful if today’s journalists can leverage the blooming of data visualization tools & resources to tell their stories.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
What I admire the most from this movie is how well they put together the script. The premise of parallel universes means parallel stories to tell. The fact that those stories were easy to follow —with logical, consecutive reveals; shows their mastery of visuals & films.
Visual Wisdom
Value tertinggi dari Twitter, setidaknya menurut saya, adalah ia menjadi medium di mana siapapun bisa belajar dari para jenius dunia, dengan menyimak pemikiran, pengalaman, dan pelajaran yang mereka bagikan. Seseorang bisa belajar tentang bagaimana membangun bisnis, membangun sebuah karir desainer, troubleshooting isu teknikal programming, dan lainnya, dari mengikuti seorang world-level expert di Twitter.
Farewell, SEAtizen
“In the event I don’t make it back, I want you to know that you’ve been a real friend, R2. My best one, in fact."
Steve Jobs (2015)
I swear I do hear MUSIC every time I listen to dialogues by Aaron Sorkin. He turns people arguing, exchanging convos, into beautifully rhythmical dialogues, like I'd rather listen to these scenes than an actual piece of music.
Drama CPNS Dosen
Berikut ini adalah kurasi 3 Twitter threads yang saya tulis terkait kecurangan pada proses penerimaan PNS Dosen tahun 2020.
Place You Always Dream of Visiting
In those nights under the starry skies, In those days when heaven came to touch the sea, I always wished that you were beside me.
My 2016
It was a tipping point where I finally found my direction & headed to the resolution. After that, I only remember how my life was slowly moving into a clearer path & happier place.
My Friend's Fate
And a little reminder that being a good person never needs a reason; we always know that it's just the right thing to do. Never stop being a good person just because bad people are winning.