Negizaka

1. What are the differences between working in HK and SG as an academic? I'm Singaporean and I understand that you've faced political pressures here. What about in HK where the government is under influence by Beijing?

2. Would you consider coming back to Singapore as an academic if you are given the opportunity?

3. What advice would you give to Singaporeans to make the country better?

In what ways has HK been good to you that Singapore should learn from? Do you see any possibility that we may become freer?

Thanks for the insightful reply. I also feel that Singaporean students are sometimes pressured by their educators and expectations to play it safe when it comes to assignments and research. For example, to replicate a study just to get good grades instead of venturing to research less-studied fields. The unfortunate fact is many of us want security and certainty. Could it be that we've been too "well-taken care" of that we would rather not rock the boat so long as our rice bowls can be kept intact?

There are also foreign professors in SG universities who challenge the received wisdom of the government and some of them are still hired and given tenure

How do you get publicity for your project? Is it known to any public office or community organization?