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At the crossroads of Singapore history, noted public intellectual and entrepreneur Devadas Krishnadas shares his insights on the intersecting realms of the social, political, and economic spheres of Singapore and where he thinks the country is headed. In the past two years, pivotal events such as the 2015 General Election, SG50: Singapore's Golden Jubilee, and the passing of Lee Kuan Yew have captured the nation's attention and provide cause for much-needed reflection and debate. This book is a compilation of articles where Devadas examines the ebbs and flows in Singapore's societal, political, economic and external environment over the last two years and offers practical solutions to the challenges that lay ahead for Singapore.

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Histoire

Ideology

Economic growth

Singapore

History of Asia

Singapour

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Publié par	Marshall Cavendish International
Date de parution	15 septembre 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9789814771467
Langue	English

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The strength that Devadas brings to Singaporean socio-political commentary is that he combines the best of two worlds: he was a public servant before becoming an entrepreneur. He is thus able to view public policy through a pragmatic bent, something a mere academic, or one who has spent his entire life in the bureaucracy cannot do. I thus highly recommend this compilation of Devadas s writings across different media.
- Calvin Cheng , Former Nominated Member of Parliament World Economic Forum Young Global Leader
Populism is making a comeback not only regionally but also globally. Nothing wrong with populism, but the downsides are clear. One only needs to look to the last 60 years in our ASEAN region to know its devastating effects. It is Devadas insistence on rigour (premised on an understandable framework, known theories, conventional models, and evidence that can be scrutinised) and naturally a firm ideology - that of serving Singapore s interest - that makes his writings well worth reading. While individuals and organisations may disagree with him, Devadas Krishnadas ability to dissect complex issues of grave importance to the Singapore establishment and the region, boil it down to its essence and provide a policy recommendation that has merits - all done calmly within 800 words or so - is remarkable and much needed in these trying times when society is becoming increasingly alienated, emotional and precarious. I highly commend this book to all, but especially to politicians and policymakers in the hope that they engage with their constituents and stakeholders in a more intelligent and honest manner, as how Devadas does.
- Greg Lopez , PhD, Lecturer, Murdoch University
Devadas dares to care. This book is testament to that - a collection of thought pieces by Singapore s public intellectual on issues that are critical for Singapore and Singaporeans. Devadas has the gift of sharply dissecting issues and presenting cogent arguments in a compelling fashion. Whether or not one agrees with Devadas views, this book is an excellent resource and reference point to encourage responsible and robust debate - which is crucial for building a resilient Singapore.
- Nizam Ismail , Head of Regulatory Practice, RHTLaw Taylor Wessing Co-Founder, RHT Compliance Solutions
The Seduction Of The Simple

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National Library Board, Singapore Cataloguing in Publication Data
Name(s): Krishnadas, Devadas.
Title: The seduction of the simple : insights on Singapore s future directions / Devadas Krishnadas.
Other title(s): Insights on Singapore s future directions
Description: Singapore : Marshall Cavendish international (Asia) Private Limited, 2016
Identifier(s): OCN 953422784 | eISBN: 978 981 47 7146 7
Subject(s): LCSH: Management--Singapore. | Singapore--Politics and government--
21st century. | Singapore--Economic policy. | Leadership--Singapore.
Classification: DDC 959.57--dc23
Printed in Singapore by Fabulous Printers Pte Ltd
CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Author s Note
Prelude: Reasons
(ST) The Seduction Of The Simple
PART 1: POLITICS
1.1 Changes in Singapore s Political Landscape
(ST) All Lose, Lose All Risk If Political Provocateurs Win
(FB) The 2014 National Day Rally: An Impression Of Significance
(TODAY) The Political Forces Shaping Our Future
(Yahoo) Risks Singapore May Face In 2015
(ST) Political Change At The Ballot Box
(ST) Moral Roles Of The Elected President
1.2 GE 2015: Power from the People
(ST) The X Factor In Voting
(FB) Raise The Level Of Public Debate
(FB) Voters Make Elections, Not Politicians
(FB) The Colour Of A Corner
(FB) 60 Hours
(FB) Winning Where It Matters Most
1.3 Evolving Political Ideas
(ST) Protests That Matter
(FB) When Pragmatism Is Not A Virtue
(FB) Ideas And Ideals
(FB) Making More Of The Bukit Batok By-Election: A Race For The Bottom
(FB) Saying Goodbye To Chee
PART 2: PUBLIC POLICY
2.1 Good Governance
(FB) The Albatross, The Tiger And The Lion
(TODAY) Civil Service: Keeping It A Success Factor
(FB) The Meaning Of A Ruling
2.2 Public Policies
(TODAY) Why It s So Hard For Singaporeans To Understand CPF
(TODAY) What CPF Reform Should Achieve
(FB) Train Pains
(FB) Holding Power - Or How We Can Win Even When We Lose
(TODAY) When A Public Display Of Regulation Is Not Needed
(ST) Time For A Ministry Of Successful Ageing
PART 3: PUBLIC ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
3.1 Singapore s Economic Policy
(ST) Expectations For Budget 2016 As Recession Looms
(FB) A Search For More Good Years
(TODAY) Budget 2015: Making Dollars And Sense
(TODAY) Budget 2015: An Inclusive And Progressive Package
(ST) What The PM Did Not Talk About: The Economy
(TODAY) Is Trickle-Down Economics Working For Singapore?
(ST) Rethinking Tripartism
(FB) The Economics Of Wish Fulfilment
(TODAY) Singapore s Future Rests On Its Evolving Economy
3.2 Sharpening Our Competitive Edge
(FB) Right Not To Care, Not, Care About Rights
(Yahoo) The Future Of Work Calls For Policy Change In Singapore
(TODAY) The Tough Must Get Going In Singapore s New Economics
(TODAY) SMEs Need Competition, Not Just Subsidies
3.3 Finding Growth
(TODAY) Growing The Economy The Smart Way
(ST) For Singapore To Innovate, Ambitions, Values Need To Change
(ST) Adaptation - The Most Essential Skill
(ST) Why A Safe Job Is Risky Business For Singapore
(FB) Adventurous Capitalism - Getting Back Our Mojo
PART 4: SHAPING UP SINGAPORE
4.1 Social Enablers
(FB) Poly Education: Time To Face Reality
(ST) Aspire To Expand The Economic Pie
4.2 Attitude and Aptitude
(FB) Lessons For Entrepreneurs From The Martian And Revenant
(FB) Lessons From The Tireless Tyre Man
(FB) The Imperatives Of And For Entrepreneurship
(FB) The Need For A Do Culture
(TODAY) Handling Change Has Always Been A Part Of The Singaporean DNA
4.3 Civil Society
(FB) Justice In The Here And Now
(FB) The Season Of Giving
(ST) In A National Crisis, Can We Count On You, Singapore?
(TODAY) What Kind Of Society Do We Want To Be?
(ST) Tolerance Alone Is Not Enough
PART 5: LOOKING OUTWARDS AND FORWARD
5.1 Looking Outwards
(TODAY) The Contrasting Fates Of Singapore And Malaysia
(FB) Getting Perspective
(TODAY) Understanding China
(TODAY) The Forces That Drive The Chinese Communist Party
(TODAY) Getting Growth Right (This Time)
(FB) One Night In Paris
(FB) Lessons From Orlando
(FB) Dancing To The Music Of Our Time
(ST) Prepare For The Inevitable: Terror At Home
5.2 What s Next
(TODAY) SG50: Look To The Future, Too, Not Only The Past
(FB) The Year After SG50 - Hangover 2016
(TODAY) Lee Kuan Yew s Death Should Not Cause S pore To Lose Confidence
(FB) Living Without Lee
(TODAY) Put Singapore First In The Years To Come
Conclusion: The Journey Continues
About The Author
FOREWORD
All nations lament the dearth of real intellectual talent. And since Freud established the fact that human beings tend toward Pleasure rather than Reality, politicians everywhere are caught in a terrible dilemma: how to make people work for their money. Between these considerations and beyond immediate contexts, analyses and viewpoints surrounding the inherent paradox inhibiting real progress offer precious little by way of proactive action, ideology.
This is where The Seduction of the Simple takes centre-stage. The author, Devadas, strikes it big! Taking both small steps and giant leaps of reasoning and imaginative reach, he provides us with real and necessary thought-points , taking us on an extended journey which compels engagement. Why? Because it concerns us all and affects us all.
Take just two comments he makes assiduously. First - democracy is an amoral political system. So what are we to make of this assertion, made bold and robust by illustrative arguments to which we nod without realizing the subtle trap we find ourselves in. Is democracy truly, really, amoral ? If indeed so, then it is simple logic that we need to question the very fundamentals on which democracy is founded and based.
Second - and nearer home:
In short the politics of SG have shifted from a construct where the state knew better than the people to one where the State has to do its best to please the people. An interesting formulation of a quid pro quo of the