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Can racial harmony in Singapore be fostered by law?
To live in Singapore is to be aware of race. It is on birth certificates, in the pledge, and informs a wide spectrum of government policies from housing to healthcare.
IN FOCUS: ‘Boomer, snowflake, oppie, pappie’ – unpacking the growing social media polarisation in Singapore
Is it possible to have a civil discussion online when you disagree with each other without getting “cancelled”? Or does social media …
Creating pseudo accounts to handle criticism
Some teenagers are creating social media accounts using pseudonyms – to bash themselves or support comments posted on their “official” …
Catering to the various appetites of technology adoption in Singapore’s food centres
SUTD study shows that involving hawkers and food stall owners early in the technology implementation process is key to quicker technology adoption at their workplaces.
ISD watching social media, gaming platforms for terror-related activity
The online platform Roblox, popular with young gamers who assume avatars and play games similar to Minecraft, looks like any other online resource. But tucked behind the building blocks and make-believe scenes are advocates of far-right ideologies seeking followers.
Regardless of Race: Will We Ever Get There? (24:30-min mark)
In 2016, we did a groundbreaking documentary about race. Today, Dr Janil Puthucheary, chairman of OnePeople.sg revisits the touchy issue of race relations. Can we ever become Regardless of Race?
Montreal AI Ethics Institute, The State of AI Ethics Volume 5 (Pages 193 – 195)
Arising from my multiple complementary roles as a researcher, educator and advocate, I believe my work helps fill several gaps in AI ethics.
The Big Read: High time to talk about racism, but Singapore society ill-equipped after decades of treating it as taboo
Activists, community organisers and academics agree that the conversations of race need to move forward productively in the age of social …
Slow business but some hawkers in Singapore still not on food delivery apps
Commission fees, suitability of food for delivery among reasons cited for not being on such platforms.
Education and language shifts
Singapore residents are securing higher academic qualifications, especially university degrees. But there are downsides such as oversupply of graduates, underemployment, and potential erosion of mother tongue heritage.