Society 2016
How will we interact in the future? What demographic and cultural changes could impact society in 2030?
A society is defined by its people, who they are and how they interact with one another. When we think of a Smart City, of particular concern is the type of society that will be utilizing it, and how different sub-groups within that society can take advantage of the city in different ways.
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The prefrontal cortex of the human brain craves novelty. Casino operators and game makers exploit this, to our detriment.
The fast-paced evolution into a smart city will come at the expense of cultural and individual identity.
Patient engagement and remote monitoring can alleviate the strain on healthcare facilities and resources.
All households can know and control "live" how much water they actually use rather than depend on month end statements or estimates.
With information at every child's mobile fingertip, we can trim the syllabus, reduce pressure and restore their precious childhood.
What's happening when we prefer to learn cooking from Jaime Oliver's Dream School on YouTube, than in a culinary course at our local PA?
PIE gets you from Tuas to Changi, easy. But what are you missing between those two points? Switch 4 wheels for 2 and watch a world unfold.
Job automation pitches the entrenched unemployed against the tech-savvy employed, resulting in the new social divide.
Individuals given a score based on integration of large amount of public and private data: an all-encompassing system of cybersurveillance.
I believe most of us are concerned with our physical wellness, but how about our emotional wellness? Do you take care of it?
Decline in leadership qualities leads to stupid nation.
Singapore's ageing population will rely on Freelancers and remote workers over the Internet from countries like India with more youth.
Ground-up crowdfunding effort will intensify as residents seek to fund customized amenities for their own neighbourhood/ workplace.
Online shopping provides the choice of shops all around the world at the convenience of your home
Smart nations need smarter societies. Knowledge is power – are our pens mightier than swords, or are we simply keyboard warriors?
What will happen when an aging population meets a younger generation that appears to value online engagement above face-to-face interaction?