Hello! I'm Albert

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My thoughts and ideas. Any evidence of stupidity is purely my own, obviously.

Levels of Abstraction

Abstraction is a taste. Since I’ve been thinking about things like taste and abstractions lately, I remember watching one of the greatest tech talks I’ve ever seen on this very topic many years ago. It was a talk given by Cheng Lou, a former member of the React.

Learn Thai Script

In order to improve my Thai language skills, I figured I should learn to read and write Thai. Reading Thai requires learning the Thai script or alphabet. There are wonderful tools and apps for learning the Thai script out there, but most of them are awful. That’s why I’ve made my own: this website.

Taste Is The New Trend

When our world is full of curated sameness, when skills are becoming commoditized, having the ability to elevate yourself above uniformity is vital to staying relevant. Your taste or style is what separates you from me.

Some Kind Of Crisis

I’m a cockroach. I know how to survive in different environments. I’ve had to do it my entire life.

Essential Tools

All the essential apps that I use almost on a daily basis.

Shanghai Trip

I went on a short trip to Shanghai with a few degenerate friends over the weekend. Our goal was simple: visit as many of Asia’s 50 Best Bars as possible.

How to Pray the Rosary

Initially, praying the Rosary seemed a little daunting as there are a set of prayers that are recited. My memory ain’t that great so I made a little digital cue card of how to pray the Rosary.