Arif Perdana
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1/ CALL FOR PAPERS
As AI reshapes newsrooms, who do we trust for reliable information?
Oxford University Press (OUP) is calling for papers for a special section of the Social Media project: News, Journalism, and Trust in the Age of Generative AI.
As AI reshapes newsrooms, who do we trust for reliable information?
Oxford University Press (OUP) is calling for papers for a special section of the Social Media project: News, Journalism, and Trust in the Age of Generative AI.
August 17, 2025 at 5:05 AM
1/ CALL FOR PAPERS
As AI reshapes newsrooms, who do we trust for reliable information?
Oxford University Press (OUP) is calling for papers for a special section of the Social Media project: News, Journalism, and Trust in the Age of Generative AI.
As AI reshapes newsrooms, who do we trust for reliable information?
Oxford University Press (OUP) is calling for papers for a special section of the Social Media project: News, Journalism, and Trust in the Age of Generative AI.
1/ Large Reasoning Models (LRMs), advanced versions of ChatGPT is like asking two kids to solve a puzzle. The first one gives an answer right away without much thinking. The second tries to think it through, writing out each step. At first, the thoughtful one seems smarter.
June 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
1/ Large Reasoning Models (LRMs), advanced versions of ChatGPT is like asking two kids to solve a puzzle. The first one gives an answer right away without much thinking. The second tries to think it through, writing out each step. At first, the thoughtful one seems smarter.
Like a referee with no ego, AI gets the nod when customers mess up, it's quick, fair, and unemotional. But when the company’s at fault, customers want a human touch, someone who owns the mistake and says “sorry” like they mean it.
May 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Like a referee with no ego, AI gets the nod when customers mess up, it's quick, fair, and unemotional. But when the company’s at fault, customers want a human touch, someone who owns the mistake and says “sorry” like they mean it.
1/ Think about handling data like throwing a massive party. Traditional ways of organizing data are like carefully planning seats for each guest in advance, slow, inflexible, and stressful if unexpected guests show up.
May 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
1/ Think about handling data like throwing a massive party. Traditional ways of organizing data are like carefully planning seats for each guest in advance, slow, inflexible, and stressful if unexpected guests show up.
This book brilliantly weaves tech, leadership, & geopolitics into one sharp narrative.
1/ The author’s analogy hits hard: imagine having the fastest car in the world, but the driver has no idea where to go.
1/ The author’s analogy hits hard: imagine having the fastest car in the world, but the driver has no idea where to go.
May 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This book brilliantly weaves tech, leadership, & geopolitics into one sharp narrative.
1/ The author’s analogy hits hard: imagine having the fastest car in the world, but the driver has no idea where to go.
1/ The author’s analogy hits hard: imagine having the fastest car in the world, but the driver has no idea where to go.
Circular Reasoning: Logic That Spins Like a Top
1/ Imagine chatting with a friend who says, “I’m often late because that’s just who I am. Being late is my nature, so it’s normal I’m always late.”
Premise: “I’m late because I’m the type who’s late.”
Conclusion: “That’s why I’m late.”
1/ Imagine chatting with a friend who says, “I’m often late because that’s just who I am. Being late is my nature, so it’s normal I’m always late.”
Premise: “I’m late because I’m the type who’s late.”
Conclusion: “That’s why I’m late.”
April 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Circular Reasoning: Logic That Spins Like a Top
1/ Imagine chatting with a friend who says, “I’m often late because that’s just who I am. Being late is my nature, so it’s normal I’m always late.”
Premise: “I’m late because I’m the type who’s late.”
Conclusion: “That’s why I’m late.”
1/ Imagine chatting with a friend who says, “I’m often late because that’s just who I am. Being late is my nature, so it’s normal I’m always late.”
Premise: “I’m late because I’m the type who’s late.”
Conclusion: “That’s why I’m late.”
1/ Logic is like a mental GPS. The major premise is the base, the minor premise is the starting point, and the conclusion is the goal. If the base is weak or the map is off, you’ll end up lost, even if the path looks straight.
April 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
1/ Logic is like a mental GPS. The major premise is the base, the minor premise is the starting point, and the conclusion is the goal. If the base is weak or the map is off, you’ll end up lost, even if the path looks straight.
1/ Imagine trying to predict tomorrow's weather using different tools. Our newly published paper essentially tested various "financial forecasting tools", from simple thermometers to advanced radar systems, to see which ones can best predict stock prices.
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
1/ Imagine trying to predict tomorrow's weather using different tools. Our newly published paper essentially tested various "financial forecasting tools", from simple thermometers to advanced radar systems, to see which ones can best predict stock prices.
Few Citations, Thin Dissertation, Massive Impact
1/ Can a 26-page dissertation really change the world? In academia, where thick papers and endless citations are the norm, John Nash proved that sharp ideas matter more than page counts.
1/ Can a 26-page dissertation really change the world? In academia, where thick papers and endless citations are the norm, John Nash proved that sharp ideas matter more than page counts.
March 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Few Citations, Thin Dissertation, Massive Impact
1/ Can a 26-page dissertation really change the world? In academia, where thick papers and endless citations are the norm, John Nash proved that sharp ideas matter more than page counts.
1/ Can a 26-page dissertation really change the world? In academia, where thick papers and endless citations are the norm, John Nash proved that sharp ideas matter more than page counts.
1/ Bill Gates’ statement that most jobs could be replaced by AI in less than 10 years brings both worry and hope. On one hand, AI promises efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. But on the other, it raises a critical question: can machines really take over all human roles?
March 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM
1/ Bill Gates’ statement that most jobs could be replaced by AI in less than 10 years brings both worry and hope. On one hand, AI promises efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. But on the other, it raises a critical question: can machines really take over all human roles?
This paper looked at whether sharing first authorship messes with how people judge your academic success, like when applying for jobs. Turns out, it doesn’t.
March 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
This paper looked at whether sharing first authorship messes with how people judge your academic success, like when applying for jobs. Turns out, it doesn’t.
1/ Writing is how we push back against impermanence. In a world that’s constantly changing, stringing thoughts into words becomes a way to hold on, to keep what we’ve known, felt, and imagined from slipping away.
March 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
1/ Writing is how we push back against impermanence. In a world that’s constantly changing, stringing thoughts into words becomes a way to hold on, to keep what we’ve known, felt, and imagined from slipping away.
Back then, a single message was enough to make us pause and be fully present. No notification chimes, no red badges demanding attention.
Life wasn’t rushed. It’s not about romanticizing the past, but a reminder that being connected doesn’t have to mean losing control of ourselves and our time.
Life wasn’t rushed. It’s not about romanticizing the past, but a reminder that being connected doesn’t have to mean losing control of ourselves and our time.
March 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Back then, a single message was enough to make us pause and be fully present. No notification chimes, no red badges demanding attention.
Life wasn’t rushed. It’s not about romanticizing the past, but a reminder that being connected doesn’t have to mean losing control of ourselves and our time.
Life wasn’t rushed. It’s not about romanticizing the past, but a reminder that being connected doesn’t have to mean losing control of ourselves and our time.
Academia’s weird deal: publish or perish, but first, hand over your work, your time, and your wallet, so big publishers can gatekeep knowledge you paid to create.
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March 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Academia’s weird deal: publish or perish, but first, hand over your work, your time, and your wallet, so big publishers can gatekeep knowledge you paid to create.
theconversation.com/academic-pub...
theconversation.com/academic-pub...
Talk to someone in your field and topic? War. Different field? Ghost. Same topic, different field? Wedding invite. Truly the most chaotic social structure ever made 😁.
March 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Talk to someone in your field and topic? War. Different field? Ghost. Same topic, different field? Wedding invite. Truly the most chaotic social structure ever made 😁.
Blending AI dev and data science is spinning off the GenAI Data Scientist role, paying up to $210K thanks to demand from Apple, SAP, Goldman. But is this really a new gig or just a rebrand?
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Blending AI dev and data science is spinning off the GenAI Data Scientist role, paying up to $210K thanks to demand from Apple, SAP, Goldman. But is this really a new gig or just a rebrand?
This case isn't just happening in Germany but also in universities in other countries. However, I see that it’s more common in hierarchical academic systems, where professors are more authoritative than in egalitarian ones.
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German top research institution 'Max Planck Society' accused of abuse and institutional silence
YouTube video by DW News
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March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This case isn't just happening in Germany but also in universities in other countries. However, I see that it’s more common in hierarchical academic systems, where professors are more authoritative than in egalitarian ones.
youtu.be/PENgEeT66sA?...
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Our newly published teaching case about digital finance.
1/ When roads wash away, we build bridges. When weights grow heavy, we build muscle. The same holds for digital finance.
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1/ When roads wash away, we build bridges. When weights grow heavy, we build muscle. The same holds for digital finance.
doi.org/10.1177/2043...
Digital innovation at the intersection of financial inclusion and humanitarian aid: HesabPay’s journey in Afghanistan - Vijayakumar Bharathi S, Arif Perdana, Siddiqullah Barikzai, 2025
This case study examines the implementation of digital payment solutions in fragile states. It focuses on how technological innovation can address financial inc...
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March 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Our newly published teaching case about digital finance.
1/ When roads wash away, we build bridges. When weights grow heavy, we build muscle. The same holds for digital finance.
doi.org/10.1177/2043...
1/ When roads wash away, we build bridges. When weights grow heavy, we build muscle. The same holds for digital finance.
doi.org/10.1177/2043...
We often think we're making independent decisions, but old ideas shape us more than we realize. Understanding history helps us recognize these influences and make smarter choices in money, politics, and tech.
March 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We often think we're making independent decisions, but old ideas shape us more than we realize. Understanding history helps us recognize these influences and make smarter choices in money, politics, and tech.
"Tell me why" applies to everything from epistemology to why toddlers refuse to wear pants. Turns out, the search for truth unites us all: scholars, boy bands, and kids throwing tantrums 😁.
March 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
"Tell me why" applies to everything from epistemology to why toddlers refuse to wear pants. Turns out, the search for truth unites us all: scholars, boy bands, and kids throwing tantrums 😁.
Our newly published case about Lazarus Group. They hack, steal, and disrupt globally, using phishing, malware, and crypto heists to fund North Korea. Our case exposes their tactics and the urgent need for stronger global cybersecurity.
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Hack, heist, and havoc: The Lazarus Group’s triple threat to global cybersecurity - Arif Perdana, Muhamad Erza Aminanto, Bayu Anggorojati, 2024
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored cyber threat actor, has become a significant player in cybersecurity. This case study examines the group’s cyb...
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March 9, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Our newly published case about Lazarus Group. They hack, steal, and disrupt globally, using phishing, malware, and crypto heists to fund North Korea. Our case exposes their tactics and the urgent need for stronger global cybersecurity.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
When your paper started as a simple canoe, but after enough revisions, it's now a flying cruise ship that defies both logic and gravity. Reviewer 2 must be real proud of this engineering marvel. 😁
March 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
When your paper started as a simple canoe, but after enough revisions, it's now a flying cruise ship that defies both logic and gravity. Reviewer 2 must be real proud of this engineering marvel. 😁
The unspoken conference game: count how many times someone says 'framework' or 'paradigm' in their 'question.' The 'attempts to look clever' slice should be at least 75% bigger 😁.
March 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The unspoken conference game: count how many times someone says 'framework' or 'paradigm' in their 'question.' The 'attempts to look clever' slice should be at least 75% bigger 😁.
Academic publishing is the only business where the workers do all the labor, pay to showcase their work, and then celebrate when someone else profits from it. Truly, a masterpiece of capitalism 🙂.
March 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Academic publishing is the only business where the workers do all the labor, pay to showcase their work, and then celebrate when someone else profits from it. Truly, a masterpiece of capitalism 🙂.
Academia is the only place where true love is expressed in track changes. ‘No revisions needed’ is basically a marriage proposal, and ‘minor revisions’ means they still see a future with you.
March 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Academia is the only place where true love is expressed in track changes. ‘No revisions needed’ is basically a marriage proposal, and ‘minor revisions’ means they still see a future with you.