Explore how media coverage of celebrities influences young Singaporeans, from fleeting fandom to shaping realistic ambitions and career aspirations
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‘In a free society, there should be no restrictions on freedom of speech.’ Discuss.
Freedom of speech depends on our audience size. The larger the audience, the more we need to regulate. If not, they’ll regulate us. It’s a free society.
‘An appreciation of music is vital for a fully rounded education.’ How true is this of your society?
Music is an important aspect of life, but determining how much music to include in the school curriculum that purports to provide a fully rounded education is quite an issue.
‘We shape our buildings, but then our buildings shape us.’ To what extent is this true of your society?
Buildings are costly so we only build when it’s worth the cost to us. The decision of what buildings to erect also reflect their builders’ needs and priorities, so our buildings are, in a way, telling on us too.
‘Individuals achieve sporting success, not nations.’ Discuss.
Individuals win games, nations win at sports. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a nation to raise an Olympic contender. That’s how it works.