Are you a robot? How to be human in an AI-run world
Whether artificial intelligence ends up being a positive or negative force, both in business and in life, depends on us, says a leading psychologist.
Are Filipinos too selfish?
The writer says hope lies in children and youth, in whom must be instilled the critical value of going beyond one’s self and becoming a person for others, seeking not just the…
Gandhi, Ninoy, and the disinformation crisis
Beyond toxic self-righteousness and election result denialism, what we need is a genuinely progressive movement for democratic transformation.
The avian flu problem is not just for the birds
While the risk of human-to-human spread of this new variant seems to be of low concern for now, the effects of the virus among birds and mammals, both wild and in captivity, could…
Remain on guard despite recent decrease in Covid-19 cases
The Covid-19 pandemic may have made people less concerned about influenza and some may not have taken measures like getting flu shots.
A year on, the West will soon face its biggest tests in the Ukraine war
The first year of the war went well for Ukraine and its backers. But looming ahead are critical turning points, the author states.
Will AI only displace jobs?
Our fascination with AI often distracts us from the threats it can pose in the future, if not already.
Wanted: More Unesco World Heritage Sites
When carried out in an inclusive and dedicated manner, Unesco designations hold the potential to protect the sites, boost local tourism, and renew our appreciation of our own…
Debate on whether to pay grandparents for childcare misses the point
The fundamental issue is that Singapore has not found a solution that allows parents to balance career and family in a way that works for them.
Australia’s steady march to an Asian destiny
The writer says its changing racial mix will weigh on future national strategy and external policy.