The webinar “AI Frontier: Society, Ethics, and Our Future”, organized by Singularity Academy in collaboration with SwissCham Asia, was held on October 31, 2024, from Zurich, Switzerland. This virtual workshop explored the transformative implications of artificial intelligence on various dimensions of contemporary life. It emphasized the importance of integrating AI into society responsibly and strategically, drawing on insights from esteemed experts, including Mr. Jachin Cheng, Ms. Salama Beghali, and environmental researcher Mr. Alex de Vries. The event featured a panel discussion with additional contributions from Mr. Tuck Seng Low, Dr. Urs Lustenberger, and Prof. Dr. Ying Zhang, alongside the aforementioned speakers. The workshop underscored that while AI holds immense potential for innovation and societal advancement, it necessitates the formulation of deliberate strategies, robust ethical frameworks, and environmental accountability to ensure its alignment with the broader goals of humanity. This publication synthesizes the critical insights and perspectives shared during the workshop, offering a comprehensive understanding of the evolving AI landscape.

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The rise of Asia as a pivotal force in the global economy is undeniable, with markets like China, India, and ASEAN reshaping the future of international trade, investment, and growth. As Asia’s influence expands, the global economic landscape faces opportunities and challenges. The interconnectedness of Asian economies with the rest of the world, as highlighted by recent market disruptions, showcases the region’s critical role in driving growth and maintaining financial stability. Amidst concerns like deflation, shifting supply chains, and evolving geopolitical tensions, Asia’s economic resilience and adaptability will determine not only its future but also the trajectory of the world economy. This outlook emphasizes the importance of strategic reforms, investments, and policy cooperation to harness Asia’s growth potential while navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing global environment.

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In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and martial arts, Qigong and Tai Chi are often seen as interconnected disciplines, both revolving around the cultivation and movement of Qi (vital energy). However, Tai Chi represents a more advanced, comprehensive, and complex system, with practitioners who master Tai Chi inherently mastering the foundational principles of Qigong. This article explores how Tai Chi, including Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword, builds upon the core principles of Qigong to create a more sophisticated system of physical, energetic, and martial development. The article also examines how Tai Chi's philosophical and martial applications elevate it to a higher level than Qigong, drawing on classical Chinese philosophy, martial arts theory, and traditional Chinese medicine.

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This study examines Thailand’s durian industry value chain, which encompasses fresh fruits, frozen durians, and processed durian products. The research is derived from Singularity Academy’s on-site project on the Asian durian industry, incorporating market studies from several countries. Focusing on Thailand, a leading global exporter of durians, the study highlights the meticulous planting, harvesting, processing, and export procedures that underpin Thailand’s prominent position in international markets. However, the emergence of new exporting countries like Vietnam has introduced significant competitive pressures, particularly in the Chinese market. This paper, informed by field research and an in-depth interview with Mr. Huang Bo, investigates the current status, export dynamics, competition, and future prospects of Thailand’s durian industry. It also identifies the challenges and opportunities faced by Thailand in maintaining its leadership in the durian sector.

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This article presents a comprehensive interview summary with Dr. Miriam Burgauner, a clinical psychiatrist based in Germany, conducted by Singularity Academy in late 2023. Dr Burgauner shares insights into her journey into psychiatry, her motivations to become a psychotherapist, and her experiences in confronting the stigma surrounding mental health. The interview also delves into the impact of strained family dynamics on mental health, strategies for navigating psychological challenges in youth related to digitalization, and the complex landscape of modern society's influence on mental health across age groups. Dr Burgauner explores the paradox of increasing loneliness despite digital connections, emphasizing the importance of physical connection for genuine well-being. 

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This study examines Thailand’s durian industry value chain, which encompasses fresh fruits, frozen durians, and processed durian products. The research is derived from Singularity Academy’s on-site project on the Asian durian industry, incorporating market studies from several countries. Focusing on Thailand, a leading global exporter of durians, the study highlights the meticulous planting, harvesting, processing, and export procedures that underpin Thailand’s prominent position in international markets. However, the emergence of new exporting countries like Vietnam has introduced significant competitive pressures, particularly in the Chinese market. This paper, informed by field research and an in-depth interview with Mr. Huang Bo, investigates the current status, export dynamics, competition, and future prospects of Thailand’s durian industry. It also identifies the challenges and opportunities faced by Thailand in maintaining its leadership in the durian sector.

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Brain Fog, as a new syndrome, with the symptoms of slowed-down cognitive response, memory loss, inability to concentrate, or/and the symptoms of dizziness and sleep disturbance, are commonly observed and considered as the consequence of long Covid. Studies on this new syndrome are few, but the number of patients has kept rising, along with the increasing infection of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Brain Fog has, therefore, developed as one of the biggest crises in the modern medical system and a constant threat to the well-being of contemporary society. Following the previous studies, we aim to provide an alternative and supplement view in diagnosing and treating Brain Fog from the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) perspective, with a list of TCM treatment approaches (including Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Dietary conditions, and others), based on the TCM theory that implies Brain Fog origins from the heart, appears in the brain. Our proposed TCM treatment applies the principle of combining heart and brain, nourishing the heart, tranquilizing the mind, clearing orifices, and refreshing the brain. Together with the proposed TCM treatments, we expect this paper to bring an alternative understanding of Brain Fog and an economic healing approach to help Covid-19 survivors improve their well-being.

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Being inclusive in financial access and application (especially for all developing countries) is essential in reaching overarching sustainability globally. Singularity Academy believes that this essay by Ikram Sehgal can shed new light on an innovative leapfrogging model to sustainability, which many other developing countries could replicate in their corresponding sectors.

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Education psychology is a field studying how people learn and retain knowledge. It aims to improve the learning process and promote educational success for all students, with various teaching methods, instructional approaches, and individual differences in learning. Several theories/perspectives in educational psychology influence educators and institutions to do educational development.

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The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with intelligent machine learning has helped humans achieve higher performance in various sectors, with more thoughtful decision-making and brilliant execution. AI has liberalized much of the human workforce and brought humans more capacity. AI, using big data as the resource and applying machine learning as a method, has affected the economic structure of the society that we live in and the social-legal foundations of civilization that we built up for thousands of years. Despite so, a new paradox appears: AI seems an arm to us but might be a force to extinct us.

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紧张性头痛是临床最常见的病症，任何年龄均可发病，女性多以男性。本病的诊断要点:多数为慢性发作，起病缓慢;其发作与精神紧张、激动、失眠、焦虑等因素有 关;头痛的部位多位于颞部、额部、顶部和枕部;头痛的性质为钝痛、胀痛，持续性 疼痛，常伴有压迫感、沉重感、紧箍感、麻木感;在头项部可触及压痛点，头项部和 肩背部肌肉僵硬。紧张性头痛属于慢性头痛，其发作多以内因为主，即与内脏功能失 调有关;头又位于人体的最上部，最易感受外邪，所以在治疗时我通常以内脏辩证论 治为主，经络辨证驱邪通经为辅的方法。本文重点阐述针灸治疗紧张性头痛的三种方法:调肝法, 化痰法，补虚法。

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