Whether you're Team Messi or Team Ronaldo may reveal more than just your football preferences.

New research from NTU Singapore suggests that political ideology, self-esteem and even where people get their news are associated with which of the two football icons they favour.

Beyond the rivalry, the findings raise a broader question: are our cultural tastes really as personal as we think or are they quietly shaped by our identities and the media we consume?

Lynlee Foo speaks to Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed from NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information about what our favourite footballer might reveal about us and what this says about the hidden forces shaping our everyday preferences. 

Whether you're Team Messi or Team Ronaldo may reveal more than just your football preferences.
New research from NTU Singapore suggests that political ideology, self-esteem and even where people get their news are associated with which of the two football icons they favour.
Beyond the rivalry, the findings raise a broader question: are our cultural tastes really as personal as we think or are they quietly shaped by our identities and the media we consume?
Lynlee Foo speaks to Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed from NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information about what our favourite footballer might reveal about us and what this says about the hidden forces shaping our everyday preferences.&nbsp;

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Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

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Viewpoint: What your favourite footballer reveals about your values

The Violinist has become the first Singapore-produced animated feature to win the Cristal at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which is widely regarded as the highest honour in animation.

It's a landmark achievement not just for the filmmakers, but for Singapore's creative industry, raising questions about what it takes for stories from this region to connect with audiences around the world.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Justin Deimen, Executive Producer of The Violinist and Executive Director of Singapore's Intercultural Theatre Institute, and co-director Ervin Han, about the years-long journey behind the film, the significance of its Annecy triumph, and why authentic local stories have the power to cross borders. 

The Violinist has become the first Singapore-produced animated feature to win the Cristal at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which is widely regarded as the highest honour in animation.
It's a landmark achievement not just for the filmmakers, but for Singapore's creative industry, raising questions about what it takes for stories from this region to connect with audiences around the world.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Justin Deimen, Executive Producer of The Violinist and Executive Director of Singapore's Intercultural Theatre Institute, and co-director Ervin Han, about the years-long journey behind the film, the significance of its Annecy triumph, and why authentic local stories have the power to cross borders.&nbsp;

Viewpoint: How The Violinist put Singapore animation in the global spotlight 

Meta has unveiled an AI system that converts brain activity into text without surgery, OpenAI has launched its first custom AI chip to power the next generation of ChatGPT, AWS is investing US$1 billion to accelerate enterprise AI adoption, and OCBC is rolling out AI-native banking with digital wealth advisers.

On AI & Me: Week in AI, Lynlee Foo unpacks what these developments mean for the future of AI and the industries being reshaped by it.

Meta has unveiled an AI system that converts brain activity into text without surgery, OpenAI has launched its first custom AI chip to power the next generation of ChatGPT, AWS is investing US$1 billion to accelerate enterprise AI adoption, and OCBC is rolling out AI-native banking with digital wealth advisers.
On AI &amp; Me: Week in AI, Lynlee Foo unpacks what these developments mean for the future of AI and the industries being reshaped by it.

AI & Me: Meta's brain-to-text AI, OpenAI's first chip and AWS' billion-dollar AI push

As healthcare systems grapple with rising demand and manpower constraints, AI is increasingly being viewed as more than just a productivity tool.

From managing patient enquiries and reducing administrative burden to improving patient engagement and streamlining clinical workflows, AI is transforming how healthcare is delivered both inside and beyond the hospital.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Peiru Teo, CEO and Co-Founder of KeyReply, about the real-world deployment of AI across healthcare, the rise of agentic AI, and what the next chapter of AI-powered patient care could look like.

As healthcare systems grapple with rising demand and manpower constraints, AI is increasingly being viewed as more than just a productivity tool.
From managing patient enquiries and reducing administrative burden to improving patient engagement and streamlining clinical workflows, AI is transforming how healthcare is delivered both inside and beyond the hospital.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Peiru Teo, CEO and Co-Founder of KeyReply, about the real-world deployment of AI across healthcare, the rise of agentic AI, and what the next chapter of AI-powered patient care could look like.

Viewpoint: What your favourite footballer reveals about your values

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