This is a collection of translations of aphorisms, some of which are drawn from the editor's weekly 'thought pages' in the significant and sometimes-controversial Jakarta news magazine, Tempo. Short, thought provoking fragments (described as "flickers") are drawn from the ideas of current and … [Read more...]
On God and Other Unfinished Things
July 2, 2014 by
This is a collection of translations of aphorisms, some of which are drawn from the editor's weekly 'thought pages' in the significant and sometimes-controversial Jakarta news magazine, Tempo. Short, thought provoking fragments (described as "flickers") are drawn from the ideas of current and … [Read more...]
Titik Nol
July 1, 2014 by
Fascinated by the world, Agustinus goes on a grand journey. He walks the hidden land of the Himalayas, dwells in mysterious Kashmir, and is witness to wars and massacres. It begins with a dream, and he struggles for meaning. After traveling far and wide, Agustinus comes home and kneels at his … [Read more...]
Garis Batas: Perjalanan di Negeri-Negeri Asia Tengah
July 1, 2014 by
What country lies beyond the river? Inhabitants of Afghan's villages see the "foreign land" across the river. They see cars passing without ever knowing how it feels to ride in a car. They look at grand houses, while they live in shanty huts made of stones and mud. They look at girls clad in jeans … [Read more...]
