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Schools and universities educate (mostly young) people, to equip
them to deal with the future as it unfolds from the present. The
question - whether these schools and universities are fit for that
purpose - has always been relevant, even in slow-paced times of
relative stability, where the future seems predictable as a simple
extension of the past.Now that the future is not predictable
anymore. Slow-paced times have gone. The relative stability in
which universities developed and educated successive generations is
gone. The question whether universities are fit for purpose is now
more relevant than ever.In this book, ten leading thinkers and
eighteen students from different continents, countries and cultures
present their views on futures of universities and whether
present-day universities are fit for purpose. It is an exploration,
meant to inform, inspire and crystallize discussions.
The 2021 IPCC report made one thing crystal clear - global climate
change is here to stay. Time is up. We need to act or climate
change will lead to inconceivable suffering by billions of people.
Buying Time for Climate Action is the combined narrative of world
class experts, all committed to help humanity survive its largely
self-induced destructive course. Changing that course requires
urgent action. Determining which actions will lead to helpful
change requires insights into the stumbling blocks that always
emerge when actions aimed at change are planned, resulting in lost
time. The experts who contributed to this volume, through their
expertise, networks, wisdom and creativity, have largely concluded
that the way to cope with the stumbling blocks is to avoid them by
focusing on grassroots initiatives. Their narratives and
discussions, presented in this book, highlight such thinking.The
book is essential reading for anyone committed to help avoid an
existential disaster for humanity, and ready to move plans into
effective action.
The 2021 IPCC report made one thing crystal clear - global climate
change is here to stay. Time is up. We need to act or climate
change will lead to inconceivable suffering by billions of people.
Buying Time for Climate Action is the combined narrative of world
class experts, all committed to help humanity survive its largely
self-induced destructive course. Changing that course requires
urgent action. Determining which actions will lead to helpful
change requires insights into the stumbling blocks that always
emerge when actions aimed at change are planned, resulting in lost
time. The experts who contributed to this volume, through their
expertise, networks, wisdom and creativity, have largely concluded
that the way to cope with the stumbling blocks is to avoid them by
focusing on grassroots initiatives. Their narratives and
discussions, presented in this book, highlight such thinking.The
book is essential reading for anyone committed to help avoid an
existential disaster for humanity, and ready to move plans into
effective action.
This book is a poignant story of a small-town boy, who stumbled
into a lifelong flying career spanning 38 years as a pilot. Now at
99, Captain Ho Weng Toh, one of the last few remaining Flying
Tigers, recalls the many events that shaped his life. It takes the
readers through his journey of good and bad years, the trials and
tribulations encountered, his journey from being a refugee student
to becoming a Chinese Air Force B-25 bomber pilot, his will to
live, the burning desire to contribute towards the WWII effort and
his endurance of all the trials and hardships all alone and often
in silent solitude.Captain Ho shares memories of his childhood days
and his growing-up years in Ipoh, his family and important values
imparted by his father, his wonderful friendship with his buddy of
eight decades, Meng Seng and his romantic encounters.In 1941, while
being a student in Hong Kong, Captain Ho witnessed bombs dropped by
Japanese bombers which signalled the start of WWII - a war which
not only altered the course of history but was a major turning
point in his life. Its impact consequently shaped the course of his
life.He encountered many trials and uncertainties during the war
years. But beyond the dark clouds and thunder storms, there was new
hope and adventure. He encountered new adventures in Singapore,
where he used his flying experience to carve out an illustrious
career. In 1951, he started flying for Malayan Airways, the
predecessor of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Through his 30 years of
flying career with SIA, he saw the Airline grow from a fledgling
Airline of three DC-3s to a modern international Airline.His strong
passion for people, sports and travel were hallmarks of his life
which enabled him to live a long and fulfilling life. Having a deep
appreciation of the importance of friendship, he values his friends
dearly and often travels the globe to reconnect. Being keenly
interested in people and world affairs, he is extremely aware of
human needs and is ever concerned for people that comes his way,
fighting for the underdogs, offering guidance and a little helping
hand to those in need. Such qualities together with his flying
experience has helped him successfully train and groom several
generations of young local pilots who eventually had successful
careers at SIA.Related Link(s)
This book is a poignant story of a small-town boy, who stumbled
into a lifelong flying career spanning 38 years as a pilot. Now at
99, Captain Ho Weng Toh, one of the last few remaining Flying
Tigers, recalls the many events that shaped his life. It takes the
readers through his journey of good and bad years, the trials and
tribulations encountered, his journey from being a refugee student
to becoming a Chinese Air Force B-25 bomber pilot, his will to
live, the burning desire to contribute towards the WWII effort and
his endurance of all the trials and hardships all alone and often
in silent solitude.Captain Ho shares memories of his childhood days
and his growing-up years in Ipoh, his family and important values
imparted by his father, his wonderful friendship with his buddy of
eight decades, Meng Seng and his romantic encounters.In 1941, while
being a student in Hong Kong, Captain Ho witnessed bombs dropped by
Japanese bombers which signalled the start of WWII - a war which
not only altered the course of history but was a major turning
point in his life. Its impact consequently shaped the course of his
life.He encountered many trials and uncertainties during the war
years. But beyond the dark clouds and thunder storms, there was new
hope and adventure. He encountered new adventures in Singapore,
where he used his flying experience to carve out an illustrious
career. In 1951, he started flying for Malayan Airways, the
predecessor of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Through his 30 years of
flying career with SIA, he saw the Airline grow from a fledgling
Airline of three DC-3s to a modern international Airline.His strong
passion for people, sports and travel were hallmarks of his life
which enabled him to live a long and fulfilling life. Having a deep
appreciation of the importance of friendship, he values his friends
dearly and often travels the globe to reconnect. Being keenly
interested in people and world affairs, he is extremely aware of
human needs and is ever concerned for people that comes his way,
fighting for the underdogs, offering guidance and a little helping
hand to those in need. Such qualities together with his flying
experience has helped him successfully train and groom several
generations of young local pilots who eventually had successful
careers at SIA.Related Link(s)
This interesting book is a compilation of the lectures and
discussions held during a four-day event - Grand Challenges for
Science in the 21st Century - organized by Para Limes at the
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.The elite group of
speakers included Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner who called on all
scientists to adopt a truth-seeking approach and not be afraid of
challenging assumptions. The other panellists were Martin Rees,
Astronomer Royal and past President of the Royal Society, the
much-cited Terrence Sejnowski from the renowned Salk Institute for
Biological Studies, the well-known keynote speaker in economics and
complexity sciences Brian Arthur, the former President of the
European Research Council Helga Nowotny and the Director of the
Parmenides Center for the Conceptual Foundations of Science Eors
Szathmary.The lively sessions were moderated by the Danish writer
Tor Norretranders. The panel tackled topics from evolution and the
origin of the universe to modern technologies and artificial
intelligence. The challenges presented during the event are bound
to get the reader thinking about what may lie ahead in our
future.Published in collaboration with Institute Para Limes.
This interesting book is a compilation of the lectures and
discussions held during a four-day event - Grand Challenges for
Science in the 21st Century - organized by Para Limes at the
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.The elite group of
speakers included Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner who called on all
scientists to adopt a truth-seeking approach and not be afraid of
challenging assumptions. The other panellists were Martin Rees,
Astronomer Royal and past President of the Royal Society, the
much-cited Terrence Sejnowski from the renowned Salk Institute for
Biological Studies, the well-known keynote speaker in economics and
complexity sciences Brian Arthur, the former President of the
European Research Council Helga Nowotny and the Director of the
Parmenides Center for the Conceptual Foundations of Science Eors
Szathmary.The lively sessions were moderated by the Danish writer
Tor Norretranders. The panel tackled topics from evolution and the
origin of the universe to modern technologies and artificial
intelligence. The challenges presented during the event are bound
to get the reader thinking about what may lie ahead in our
future.Published in collaboration with Institute Para Limes.
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