Why It Matters
Imagine having someone turn a complex topic inside out, break complex concepts down into simple strands, and make the familiar surprising. What if someone could sift through all that info out there and make sense of what really matters? In this brand new series Joshua Lim will do just that. Why It Matters with Joshua Lim will uncover how some of the biggest news relates to the smallest individual. Armed with clever analysis and novel graphics, Joshua deconstructs existing perspectives by constructing new worlds; and explores the unexplored by developing new ways of seeing. From the explosion of information, we find out what matters and why it does.
Cast & Crew
| Producers | Sharon HunTan Yew Guan |
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- Oldest First
- Newest First
Join our inquisitive host Joshua Lim, as he discovers emerging technologies and uncovers unexpected findings that could change the way we look at the COVID-19 Pandemic. Puzzled by differing safe distancing rules around the world, he sneezes, sings and talks to mannequins to see how far you need to be, to be safe from each other’s viruses. Bored to tears at home, he checks out Virtual Reality technologies and witness how early adopters are already changing the way we meet, date or even party in the age of social distancing. He sees how the need for ‘eye contact’ in VR meetings means he can no longer pretend to be paying attention in remote meetings. He finds out, to his disappointment, that vaccines may not guarantee the end to future COVID-19 outbreaks and how some people are already rethinking the design for public loos for a world like that. See how Joshua navigates this brave new world while keeping a safe distance from his interviewees, our camera crew and everyone else.
Joshua Lim finds out what will it take for the pandemic to end and if it is possible to eradicate COVID-19 entirely.
Joshua Lim finds out what will it take for the pandemic to end and if it is possible to eradicate COVID-19 entirely.
Joshua Lim dives into the virtual world to find out how VR can be used to travel the world, go on a date or even throw a birthday party without risking spreading COVID-19.
Joshua Lim dives into the virtual world to find out how VR can be used to travel the world, go on a date or even throw a birthday party without risking spreading COVID-19.
How different will our lives be when we re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? Host Joshua Lim discovers how the pandemic will change our world.
How different will our lives be when we re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? Host Joshua Lim discovers how the pandemic will change our world.
By hacking our DNA, gene editing tools can eradicate our diseases, and perhaps one day enhance our looks and abilities. Are we ready for it?
By hacking our DNA, gene editing tools can eradicate our diseases, and perhaps one day enhance our looks and abilities. Are we ready for it?
Shopping online seems like the way of the future, yet sorting and delivering the goodies to your doorstep remains a labour intensive process, with a hidden carbon cost. Can technology be the answer?
Shopping online seems like the way of the future, yet sorting and delivering the goodies to your doorstep remains a labour intensive process, with a hidden carbon cost. Can technology be the answer?
A voice-projecting face shield, a disinfecting robot and a device to warn you against touching your face. Joshua Lim hunts down the innovations that promises to make the pandemic more bearable.
A voice-projecting face shield, a disinfecting robot and a device to warn you against touching your face. Joshua Lim hunts down the innovations that promises to make the pandemic more bearable.
COVID-19 is pushing the world into the largest-ever workplace experiment - with remote work. How will it change offices, cities or even the job market?
COVID-19 is pushing the world into the largest-ever workplace experiment - with remote work. How will it change offices, cities or even the job market?
Space is usually an arena for the big boys. But since 2013, Singapore has been trying to make the giant leap into space. What can a small nation like Singapore achieve in the vast expanse of space?
Space is usually an arena for the big boys. But since 2013, Singapore has been trying to make the giant leap into space. What can a small nation like Singapore achieve in the vast expanse of space?
2040 is Singapore's deadline to phase out combustion engines. What will it take to move away from petrol and diesel - and how much will it cost? Are green cars really better for the environment?
2040 is Singapore's deadline to phase out combustion engines. What will it take to move away from petrol and diesel - and how much will it cost? Are green cars really better for the environment?