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Govt must help mitigate adverse impact of technology on society

I read with interest the commentary “As Smart Nation drive speeds up, anxieties arise” (Aug 15).

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Teo Kueh Liang

I read with interest the commentary “As Smart Nation drive speeds up, anxieties arise” (Aug 15).

When we place emphasis on technology in national and social development, a segment of society is bound to be at risk of lagging behind because of an inability to adapt to the change.

If the change is unavoidable and is a way for Singapore to continue progressing and prospering, then the authorities face the task of helping those people pick up basic technological skills and motivating them to cope with the challenges.

The rapidity of technology can move the country forward, generate business opportunities and change our way of life and thinking, but also result in psychological pressure and fears.

The Government has a responsibility to explore measures to keep the adverse impact to a minimum. The SkillsFuture movement and lifelong learning schemes are two manifestations of the Government’s efforts to upgrade citizens’ technological and cyber knowledge to meet the dynamic challenges.

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