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In Your Opinion

The Straits Times
Singapore
Mental Health
Gen Z
Financial Literacy
Artificial Intelligence
Nuclear Energy
Investing
Early Retirement
Salary Negotiation
Social Media
Financial Independence
Pet Care Leave
Skillsfuture Jobseeker Support Scheme
Autonomous Vehicles
Work-Life Balance
Millennials
Fukushima
Small Modular Reactors
Decarbonization
Job Seeker Support

Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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Recent Guests

Gaurav Keerthi
Former Brigadier General in SAF, Deputy Commissioner of CSA Singapore, founder of StrongKeep
StrongKeep
Episode: S1E76: Think you're safe from cyber crooks? Why 99% of companies are exposed
Marcelo Ang
Professor, NUS Mechanical Engineering Department and Advanced Robotics Centre
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Episode: S1E75: Autonomous Vehicles in SG: Are we ready to surrender the wheel to AI?
Peter Chew
Associate Professor of Psychology at James Cook University Singapore
James Cook University Singapore
Episode: S1E74: 12-year-olds in therapy - the silent rise in youth porn addiction
Marcus Chu
CEO of ERA, Singapore's large real estate agency
ERA
Episode: S1E73: What's the property agent's role in this age of AI?
Schira Hassan
Private chef who re-imagines Malay cooking for modern palate
Private chef
Episode: S1E72: Is chilli the most important ingredient in Singapore cuisine?
Alan Cheong
Executive Director of Research and Consultancy at Savills Singapore
Savills Singapore
Episode: S1E71: Fewer babies, slower boom? The future of Singapore’s real estate market
David Broadstock
Energy economist, partner at The Lantau Group
The Lantau Group
Episode: S1E70: Why your electricity bill is going up when fuel reserves are full
Lily Kong
President of the Singapore Management University
Singapore Management University
Episode: S1E69: Does a degree still guarantee a good full-time job?
Chew Zhan Lun
Co-founder of Card Marketplace CTRL Collectibles; notable for high-value Pokemon card discussion
CTRL Collectibles
Episode: S1E68: Trading cards: Childhood hobby, investment asset or a gateway to gambling?

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Lynda Hong
Assistant Podcast Editor for The Straits Times

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S1E76: Think you're safe from cyber crooks? Why 99% of companies are exposed
Q: What is the single most critical action required now from boards, small business owners, and everyday users?
For boards, focus on high-level risk governance: know how quickly you can detect, contain, and recover from an incident. For SMEs, overcome the perception that cyber security is unaffordable by adopting affordable, practical controls; for everyday users, implement multi-factor authentication and other basic protections to raise the barrier for attackers.
S1E74: 12-year-olds in therapy - the silent rise in youth porn addiction
Q: What are the telltale signs of problematic porn use in youths?
Key signs include porn becoming a central part of life at the expense of other activities, and conflicts with family or others at work or school.
S1E74: 12-year-olds in therapy - the silent rise in youth porn addiction
Q: Why is porn addiction a focus for you and how did you approach studying it?
It's about understanding why adolescence is particularly vulnerable to porn-related behaviors due to brain development and moral conflicts, and clarifying that much of what is described online may be influenced by religious or cultural factors rather than pure addiction alone.
S1E75: Autonomous Vehicles in SG: Are we ready to surrender the wheel to AI?
Q: Who is responsible for AV incidents—the maker, the fleet operator, or someone else?
There is discussion about establishing a clear liability framework, potentially pinning responsibility on a single actor to facilitate investigations and compensation.
S1E75: Autonomous Vehicles in SG: Are we ready to surrender the wheel to AI?
Q: What is stopping us from introducing level 5 (fully driverless) AVs in Singapore?
He explains that Singapore prioritizes safety, boundary conditions, and regulatory readiness, with level 4 as the current target for public transportation and goods movement within defined geographic areas.

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The discussions center on pressing social issues in Singapore, examining how they impact the lives of individuals and communities. Topics range from evolving perceptions of success among youth, the effects of music on seniors, and innovative employee benefits like pet care leave, to socio-political themes like nuclear energy and community mediation methods for noise disputes. Each episode features insights from experts and practitioners across various fields, bringing diverse viewpoints and suggesting actionable solutions to contemporary challenges. The format is engaging and aims to stimulate thought around current affairs, revealing the complexities of Singapore society while illuminating personal stories and broader societal shifts.

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