Contradictheory: Creating content out of nothing


Musing on what he writes about as the year draws to a close, our columnist hopes that he piques the curiosity of at least one reader out there every fortnight. — Pixabay

“What do you write about?” is a question I’m often asked. It’s a difficult one to answer because I’ve been lucky enough to cover a wide range of topics in this column. The downside of that, of course, is that it can sometimes feel like I don’t really write about anything in particular.

If that sounds like your typical loyar burok sitting at the edge of a mamak shop long after most places have closed ... you’ve pretty much got it right. I’m the guy who sounds like he has something to complain about regardless of the topic, and often without any deep claim to expert knowledge.

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