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‘Cognitive dissonance’ and climate change: Why some people stop using plastic straws but buy a new car
Channel NewsAsia wrote an article about the ‘cognitive dissonance’ people face regarding climate change, and included quotes from LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng.
Raising awareness of job-scam victims’ plight
Data from the police shows that the number of scam cases rose to 6,492 in 2022, up 42.7 per cent from 2021.
Ukraine war: Its impact on Asia a year on
Straits Times published an opinion piece by LKYCIC’s Prof Chan Heng Chee on the impact of the Ukraine war on Asia one year on.
Forum: Singapore has made moves to harness full potential of AI and ensure responsible use
Singapore has also taken steps to help Singaporeans take on good jobs in the AI-driven economy. For instance, A Guide To Job Redesign In The Age Of AI, developed by IMDA and the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at SUTD, was published to help companies manage AI’s impact on employees and prepare for the future of work.
Who Cares About Polar Bears?
Channel NewsAsia’s documentary “Who Cares About Polar Bears?” looks into climate change – which is said to be the worst problem for the human psyche to handle. LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng is featured in an interview.
Some green and sustainable facilities under the Tampines MRT Viaduct have been completed
The Tampines Town Council collaborated with SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities to understand how neighbourhood-built environment can support the walking needs of residents in Tampines town.
South-east Asia could pay dearly for worsening US-China ties
Prof Chan Heng Chee writes – The dangerous deterioration of US-China ties has grave and far-reaching implications, including for Asean states. Regional leaders should make clear their concerns to the two great power rivals.
Commentary: Mindsets must change before drivers will give up their cars
Many people still view owning a car as a status symbol. While they may talk about the necessity of having a car, many could do without one. To change mindsets, research led by Samuel Chng of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities suggested that public engagement and effective communication are important.
The Climate Conversations: Why is it so hard to recycle?
Dr Samuel Chng was interviewed in the Channel News Asia’s podcast series on the psychology of recycling behaviour, “The Climate Conversations: Why is it so hard to recycle?” on 20 October 2022.
Cities + Water: Singapore
Unravel published an article on cities and water management with a focus on how Singapore does it, and included expert quotes from LKYCIC senior fellow, Dr Harvey Neo.
