Why should the health of the planet matter to all of us, and what can we do about it? What can the government do against the enormous and complex environmental issues facing us today? To answer this question, we have Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Asma Ismail, Chair of the National Planetary Health Action Plan. 



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Why should the health of the planet matter to all of us, and what can we do about it? What can the government do against the enormous and complex environmental issues facing us today? To answer this question, we have Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Asma Ismail, Chair of the National Planetary Health Action Plan. Image Credit: Shutterstock

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it?&nbsp;These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

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The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

Understanding Our Role In The Planet’s Health

Partly inspired by Pluribus and its philosophical questions, but mostly by the shared experience of living in Malaysia, tonight’s episode attempts to understand whether humans are - at our psychological base - more inclined towards an individualistic way of life, or in the compromise required to live collectively. Is there something inherently ‘Western’ or ‘Asian’ in this way of thinking? Can we change? Eugene Tee joins us to try to unpack it all. 



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Partly inspired by Pluribus and its philosophical questions, but mostly by the shared experience of living in Malaysia, tonight’s episode attempts to understand whether humans are - at our psychological base - more inclined towards an individualistic way of life, or in the compromise required to live collectively. Is there something inherently ‘Western’ or ‘Asian’ in this way of thinking? Can we change? Eugene Tee joins us to try to unpack it all.&nbsp;Image Credit: Shutterstock

Are Humans Fundamentally Individualistic or Collectivistic?

Famously known for his “peculiar” way of cooking, chemist and one of the co-founders of molecular gastronomy, Hervé This, joins us to give us a peek into this world and why he thinks this is the future of food. From gels and emulsions to using pure chemical compounds to make food, is this food for everyone? How has he - and can we all - reimagine food through chemistry?

Famously known for his “peculiar” way of cooking, chemist and one of the co-founders of molecular gastronomy, Hervé This, joins us to give us a peek into this world and why he thinks this is the future of food. From gels and emulsions to using pure chemical compounds to make food, is this food for everyone? How has he - and can we all - reimagine food through chemistry?

What If We Reimagine Food Through Chemistry?

We’re often stumped by why children act and behave the way they do. Why do they ask so many questions? Why do they throw tantrums? And why are they so hooked on screens? In conjunction with World Children’s Day on 20 November, we speak to a play therapist, Chris Ng, to explore what it is like to see the world through a child’s eyes and how these traits help children, be children. We also invited 10-year-old Elysha Le to turn the tables and teach us - adults - about how kids think.



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We’re often stumped by why children act and behave the way they do. Why do they ask so many questions? Why do they throw tantrums? And why are they so hooked on screens? In conjunction with World Children’s Day on 20 November, we speak to a play therapist, Chris Ng, to explore what it is like to see the world through a child’s eyes and how these traits help children, be children. We also invited 10-year-old Elysha Le to turn the tables and teach us - adults - about how kids think.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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