#330 - Lawrence Wong highlights “hands-on” and “heart” work & IMDA bans local film #LookAtMe
In his speech at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pointed out that the Singapore economy places too much emphasis on cognitive abilities – “head” work – and does not equally value those engaging in more technical “h
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In his speech at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pointed out that the Singapore economy places too much emphasis on cognitive abilities – “head” work – and does not equally value those engaging in more technical “hands-on” work, or service and care roles, which he christened “heart” work. We discuss why this admission is important. Elsewhere, the IMDA has banned the local film #LookAtMe by Ken Kwek, and we talk about why that might be the best thing to happen to the film.
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Lawrence Wong highlights “hands-on” and “heart” work
- Singapore will ‘redouble’ efforts to develop, support local workers: Lawrence Wong | CNA
- Singapore’s economy does not sufficiently value those doing ‘hands-on and heart work’: DPM Wong | ST
- Speech By DPM Lawrence Wong at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum | Ministry of Finance
IMDA bans local film #LookAtMe
- Local film #LookAtMe barred from screening in Singapore over potential to cause social division | CNA
- Look At Me - Film Trailer
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