Is a non-tech degree worth it? Lens on Singapore (Ep 4)

Degrees are getting more expensive to get, skills-based hiring is becoming more commonplace but tech graduates still command the highest starting pays. So is your non tech degree even worth getting anymore? And why are some economies experiencing qualifications-inflation? Howie Lim finds out.

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:30 Comments from academics and tech professionals

08:02 We need to be taught to be human?

14:27 Workforce needs to undergo reskilling

15:59 AI in education could be to the detriment of students

17:06 AI shouldn’t worry us…yet

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Jonathan Sim, lecturer of philosophy, National University of Singapore, Florian Breger, vice president, civilian government, global industries, IBM Technology and Ben Leong, professor of computer science, National University of Singapore

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Engineered: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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