Just like how exposure to certain germs and potential allergens will strengthen a child’s immune system, children’s social emotional and social abilities are the same. They need to be exposed to unpleasant situations so that they...
Category - Social
Are we working too much?
Singaporeans are working longer hours, and this is becoming an issue in light of changing...
Rethinking gifting philosophies
This year, as the holiday season gets into full swing, more people have expressed their desire to...
What is emotional labour?
Sociologist Arlie Hochschild first conceptualised this term ‘emotional labor’ way back in 1983. It...
Doctors to improve on bedside manners
Doctors may be knowledgeable in treating physical diseases, but how good are they at making their...
On Mortality
The topic in focus today is a subject that may seem taboo to some: mortality. Before exploring the...
Sharing Economy: oBike’s exit
Since the introduction of the bike sharing economy, major players like ofo, Mobike, and oBike had...
Why the need for Empathy?
Today’s focus is on a humanistic capacity to understand one another; the ability to place oneself...