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The pace of disruption in our lives is unprecedented. Yet, humanity has consistently overcome new challenges throughout history.

The pace of disruption in our lives is unprecedented. Yet, humanity has consistently overcome new challenges throughout history.

ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA

Ian YH Tan

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I once had a conversation with a 28-year-old who was filled with gloom and doom. The young man was serving out his scholarship bond with his company but he had lost all interest in his work.

He told me: “I dislike my job because the company is going nowhere. Everything is so expensive now. My friends and I think we won’t live past 2030 thanks to climate change.”

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