Ernest Chua

Law Nerd | Book Reading Addict | Boardgamer | Chronic Overthinker | RT not necessarily endorsements

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Latest Life Lesson: Four tips for seeking reconciliation after conflict:
1. Cool off
2. Work out why you're angry
3. Speak to the person, preferably face to face (if possible)
4. Once the conflict is resolved, forgive the other person and leave it behind
(via @amyestopher)

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Let's not forget the other World Cup going on at the moment, with Australia into the Women's T20 World Cup final!

[ICC @ICC]

Eighth final in just 10 editions of the #T20WorldCup 🤯

Six-time champions Australia's road to the summit clash of the 2026 edition 👇

https://t.co/9WBp57akt2

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Showing the power to inspire and of the impact of SBS, long may we have many more of these moments (and others similar to it) into the future.

[SBS Sport @SBSSportau]

"Sorry, you're David, right? From SBS. I grew up watching you!"

😍 A heartwarming moment as Awer Mabil paused his press conference to thank David Basheer and reflect on the impact that SBS had on his journey.

🏆 #FIFAWorldCup | June 12 - July 20 | Every Match on SBS 📺

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

A trade blockade, AI + Drones = Droids?, a union of sovereign entities unable to prevent war...
We're so getting Darth Vader in real life, right?

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Thunderbolts* (2025): This film handles its heaver mental health themes well. Being a Marvel superhero film may have both hurt it (in having expectations of a lighter romp) & benefited from it (in exploring themes to an audience who might not have willingly encountered it)

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

@goodreads Why Politicians Lie About Trade
... and What You Need to Know About It, by @DmitryOpines

Especially relevant today, superbly engaging, and nerdy in all the right ways.

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

@veejbee Any other pets you feel like getting at short notice? 😛

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Barbie (2023): Is this film ultimately subversive, traditional, both, or neither? I’m not sure I’m smart enough to make a final judgement, but whatever it is, it is sufficiently entertaining

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

"Don't bring me problems, bring me solutions" doesn't eliminate problems. It stops people from raising the hardest problems.

Leaders need to hear what's broken even if the fix is unclear.

A better option: “Bring me problems, as long as you’re willing to be part of the solution"

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Captain America: Brave New World (2025): A largely routine, grounded Marvel action film, with finally some over links Celestial in MCU. It was still sufficiently entertaining in the moment. The easter eggs were fun though, with one in particular my favourite.

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

In Australia, you can call Lifeline Australia
Hours: Available 24 hours
Call 13 11 14

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

Fantastic from Brighton, this. A massively important message delivered very well.

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

If you too want to vote and experience the agony of choosing only 10 books, please see https://t.co/62ggCgrDNE

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

These are my votes for my top books of the 21st Century. It was a difficult choice & on another day, it could have been a different 10.

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Thanks to all the writers of all the books I've read over all my life (including @BarristerSecret and @DmitryOpines for their recent great books). Through books & reading (amongst other ways), we grow and develop both individually and as a society.

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

Santorini
#boardgaming

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@goodreads I'm a multi book kind of guy - different books for different times, moods, reasons, attention spans etc.

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

If you're tired, stressed, worn out, hangry or more, don't forget to consider the simple solution of food, drink, and a nap/rest. After all, it was good enough for God to do for Elijah 😀 (1 Kings 19)

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

A second democracy sausage in a year! (Including after numbering every box below the line)
#Auspol2025

[Ernest Chua @smaug007]

The Americans (TV Series 2013–2018): I can't stop thinking about the final episode I saw recently. What an amazing(ly tense, wholly appropriate for the entire conceit of the series) end to a remarkable series. This was drama at some of its finest.

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@DrKatyBarnett @MagnaAulae @NeilJamesFoster You can be the/an authoritative voice on Australian commentary in this area! Is there any side-benefit to knowing/seeing your thesis actually being considered in a practical sense?