Tomorrow’s Technology Today
Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past 35 years, immensely impacting our societies and changing the outlook of the human race.
In this issue of THINK, we attempt to take stock of how the advancement of technology is changing our lives – in areas ranging from the fight against climate change, medicine and healthcare, internet technology and social media, even arts and music – and share some views on how we should adapt to these changes, as well as some of the issues surrounding these new innovations.
In this issue:
- Minimising Learning Loss Through Education Technology: An Interview with Sooinn Lee
Sooinn Lee, CEO of Enuma, Inc. explains how, by having the right products at the right time, her EdTech company provides digital solutions to help bridge education gaps among young learners in various parts of the world; - How did a Science on the Sideline Strike the Lottery? — The Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics – Syukuro “Suki” Manabe – in my eyes
Atmospheric scientist Dr Yuanyuan Fang pays tribute to 2021 Nobel Physics Prize Laureate Syukuro “Suki” Manabe – the scientist who shaped modern climate science research, and the father of climate modelling; - The Road Ahead for Climate Change: An Interview with Prof Koh Lian Pin
Prof Koh Lian Pin, Director of the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions, discusses various aspects of how technology plays a role in the fight against climate change;
… and many more.
Medical Technologies and Ethics
This essay looks at the impact of science and technology on various aspects of ethics in the delivery of healthcare. Technology here is used in…
How Did A Science On The Sideline Strike The Lottery?
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 was awarded “for ground-breaking contributions to our understanding of complex systems”, with one half jointly to Syukuro Manabe (“Suki”)…
The “Internet of Things” in Agriculture: Pitfalls and Opportunities
In 2019, PwC, Rabobank and Temasek shared about the USD800 billion investment opportunity in Asian agriculture. While this may seem novel, this investment gap was…
The Innovation and Transformation of Asia’s Agrifood Industry
HOW ASIA’S GROWING DEMAND FOR FOOD DRIVES AGRIFOOD INNOVATION The food that lands on our table is usually grown in farms. In Asia, these farms…
What are Experiments, and why do we need them?
WHAT IS AN EXPERIMENT? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an experiment as “an operation or procedure carried out under controlled conditions in order to discover an…
The Road Ahead for Climate Change
An Interview with Prof Koh Lian Pin You’ve been teaching and doing research in many countries, including Switzerland, Australia and the US. Why did you…
The Power of Prediction: Predictive Analytics in Healthcare
While the aims and vision of healthcare have remained consistent since time immemorial, the healthcare landscape and care delivery have been transformed by technology. New…
Leveraging on Technology for Tomorrow’s Cancer Treatment
Cancer is a common disease affecting mankind and remains a significant cause of death, especially in many developed countries. Besides inflicting immense pain and suffering…
Minimising Learning Loss through Education Technology
An Interview with Sooinn Lee In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of a good EdTech product – content, technology or design? I…