SINGAPORE, March 13 — More than half of people here believe that society and technology are changing too quickly and in ways that do not benefit them, a survey has found. More...
More than one in four of Singapore respondents also believe innovation is poorly managed, while 24 per cent say it is well managed, the survey by global public relations firm Edelman said. — TODAY picSINGAPORE, March 13 — More than half of people here believe that society and technology are changing too quickly and in ways that do not benefit them, a survey has found.
The 2024 trust index for Singapore – which measures the average trust in non-governmental organisations , businesses, government, and media – rose to 67 per cent, from the 66 per cent recorded in both 2023 and 2022. • Almost half think government leaders intentionally tried to mislead them, compared to 42 per cent the year before’s queries, Ms Julia Wei, chief executive officer of Edelman Singapore notes that an “enduring and stable ecosystem of trust” had developed in the country after the Covid-19 pandemic.
“In our post-truth era, there would also be misinformation and disinformation galore that could mislead people into distrusting otherwise sincere and truthful leaders,” he added. Nevertheless, Dr Ang cautioned that this trust should not be taken for granted, and that untrustworthy leaders can ultimately still erode trust in institutions over time.On the one hand, experts say a growing distrust in leaders could lead people to be more critical of what they are told, to check and assess information for themselves, and to demand greater transparency and accountability.
For those feeling left behind as technology and society change, Dr Gillian Koh, senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies , said: “In Singapore, the narrative is often that business disruption due to technological change and even improvements will mean that workers will lose their jobs if they do not retrain.
Leaders must therefore communicate understanding and assurance, and provide the necessary assistance to help these individuals level up, he said.The Edelman study found that more Singapore respondents worry about the following compared to the year before:• Climate change , up from 70 per cent• Information war , up from 50 per cent
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