The Next Gen On The Sharing Economy
AT THE recent discussion on the sharing economy, guests heard firsthand accounts from practitioners about the opportunities and challenges.
What did the younger generation learn from the panel discussion organised by...
Nuts And Bolts Of The Sharing Economy
WHAT is it like being in the sharing economy?
Mike Hagbeck of Space Next Door talks about starting up business as part of this collaborative economy, while Vikram Kumar of Yuwee...
Sharing Images From The Sharing Economy
THE challenges of being a start-up in the sharing economy were brought into sharp focus at the recent Keep It Going: By Design discussion.
Held in W. Atelier’s cosy showroom in Henderson,...
Building A Cheaper Way To Communicate
DESCRIBING Vikram Kumar as a determined person would be an understatement.
A retired Captain from the Indian army, he endured extensive injury during active operations in 2003, when he was shot...
The Big Drivers Of The Sharing Economy
IN GUIDING the next generation into the modern working environment, Asst Prof Ben Choi has to serve as a bridge between the past, present and future.
At the Nanyang Technological...
Making Your Space Work For You
HAVING worked with space for the past 20 years, Michael Hagbeck realises it’s a frontier with lots of opportunities.
The veteran of several storage solution companies, Hagbeck realised that the...
How Much Should You Trust Machines?
OUR reliance on machines has grown since the industrial revolution. From production lines machines are now snug in our pockets and purses.
We have allowed machines to do the grunt work for...
Do Machines Excite You?
WE HAVE reached a stage where we cannot live without machines.
Yet, we are still uncomfortable with the notion that machines could make decisions that affect humans. It's a conflict...
Why Are Smart Cities Still Expensive?
IF SMART cities are being designed to run things more efficiently, wouldn't you expect that efficiency to be translated into more competent outcomes that enable more economical delivery of...
Reverse Mentoring, Investment And Social Media Tips
THE QUESTIONS from the audience raised some thought-provoking questions and suggestions at the recent Keep It Going: the Nth revolutioN discussion on Machine Learning & Design.
The effects of social...