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Chee Yeow Meng: Design Can Make the World Better
A commentary by SUTD Provost and Chief Academic & Innovation Officer, Professor Chee Yeow Meng, which argues that in an age transformed by AI, design is more essential than ever, and must be consciously taught so that society can build better, more empathetic and more inclusive systems.
Keep MRT trains reliable but please improve the commuting experience too
A commentary by Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng (LKYCIC) on how commuters’ everyday experience on public transport mattered just as much as resolving delays and disruptions.
AI with Warmth
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on how Ami brings warmth to technology—showing that AI can care, connect, and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Learning knows no bounds; the heart stays ever new
Professor Yow Wei Quin shared a story about a man who pursued a PhD in his later years, who despite passing away before graduation, exemplified that lifelong learning and gratitude keep the heart and spirit ever renewed.
The one role AI shouldn’t replace – caring for others
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s op-ed highlighted that while AI may mimic humans, recognising that it is not human is key to preserving genuine connections.
Grandpa Can Innovate Too
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on how psychology shows people of all ages long to feel useful, connected, and that innovation rooted in inclusivity and emotional value brings not just new technology, but a better life.
Thijs Willems: Amplifying Human Ingenuity with AI
LKYCIC research fellow Dr Thijs Willems shares his opinion on AI amplifying human ingenuity.
The Power of Memories
Professor Yow Wei Quin pens a commentary on the power of memories and its ability to improve mental health, especially in older adults.
Rasa, Tabula, Singapura: A Taste of the City’s Future
Head of Architecture and Sustainable Design, Professor Khoo Peng Beng—curator of Singapore’s National Pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale—unpacks RASA-TABULA-SINGAPURA. Marking Singapore’s 60th year of independence, the installation in Venice reimagines Singapore as a communal dining table, using architecture, food, and urban design to reflect on the nation’s diversity.
A Sentence Away
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on the importance of intergenerational conversations, and how small efforts can bridge age divides to build a more connected, caring society.
