Ooi Kee Beng

Ooi Kee Beng, a political historian and executive director of Penang Institute, examines the intellectual legacy of Dr. Goh Keng Swee, Singapore's founding economic architect. He discusses Goh's contrasting leadership style with Lee Kuan Yew and the significance of historical awareness in modern geopolitics. The conversation also covers Singapore's unique economic strategies, the concept of socialism that works, and the importance of institutions in nation-building. Furthermore, he emphasizes critical thinking for new graduates in an AI-driven landscape.