The Human Edge in an AI World | Faculty Fridays with Prof. Jochen Wirtz & Rohit Talwar
The Faculty Fridays episode with Prof. Jochen Wirtz and Rohit Talwar examines humanity’s trajectory in a decade dominated by AI and a looming energy shift. The hosts challenge the techno‑progressive view that technology alone will solve societal problems, asking what purpose remains for humans. They contend that abundant renewable and micro‑nuclear power will unlock prosperity, while AI becomes ubiquitous, moving interaction from typing to voice. Because AI will embed in devices like Siri, Alexa, and cars, adoption is inevitable, making independent thinking the most valuable human skill. Memorable remarks include, “Don’t be a sheep… learn to think for yourself,” and “If you have energy, you have everything else.” Graduates are urged to focus on tasks machines cannot replicate, positioning themselves as the “human edge” in an AI‑first world. For businesses, this signals a need to prioritize talent development that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and ethical judgment, while investing in clean‑energy infrastructure to sustain growth. Firms that align strategy with these human‑centric competencies will capture value as AI reshapes markets.
How AI Is Changing Financial Decision-Making | Faculty Fridays with Dr Emir Hrnjic
The Faculty Fridays interview with Dr. Emir Hrnjic explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping financial decision‑making across corporations. The discussion highlights a transition from traditional, data‑driven analysis to AI‑augmented processes where algorithms surface patterns, forecast results, and generate actionable options. Key...
Why Job Searches Should Never Be Solo Efforts | Faculty Fridays with Kamran Shaukat
The video, part of Faculty Fridays with Kamran Shaukat, argues that searching for a job should never be a solitary endeavor. Drawing on Phil Terry’s book *Never Such a Long*, Shaukat outlines a structured, five‑step methodology designed to transform the...
K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Missed Opportunity? | Faculty Fridays with Dr Sean Shin
The video examines Sony’s 2021 K‑pop‑themed film “K‑pop Demon Hunters,” which was produced for roughly $100 million and later sold to Netflix for $120 million. The deal occurred amid the pandemic‑driven slump in theatrical revenue, prompting studios to offload content to streaming platforms...
How Education Shapes Vietnam’s Growth | Faculty Fridays with Distinguished Professor Andrew K. Rose
The video features Distinguished Professor Andrew K. Rose discussing how education underpins Vietnam’s rapid economic expansion. He highlights the country’s strong primary and secondary schooling while noting that tertiary education, especially business training, is still catching up. Rose points out that...
Why Vietnam Matters to the Global Economy | Faculty Fridays with Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose
In a recent Faculty Fridays session, Distinguished Professor Andrew Rose explained why Vietnam has become a focal point for the global economy, highlighting its rapid expansion within ASEAN and the transformation of its capital, Hanoi, over the past four decades. Rose...
From Specialist to Leader: Dr. Lee Chian Chau on the NUS Executive MBA
Dr. Lee Chian Chau, a seasoned physician, explains why transitioning from a narrow specialist role to broader organizational leadership demands more than clinical expertise. He highlights his experience in the NUS Executive MBA program as a catalyst for acquiring the...
Rethinking the Job Search | Q&A with Phyl Terry From Never Search Alone
The video features Phyl Terry of Never Search Alone discussing a new framework for job hunting: the Job Search Council (JSC). Terry argues that regardless of pedigree—Harvard Business School, top‑tier universities, or elite firms—candidates experience anxiety, shame, and insecurity when...