Living with Myths II (August 2014)
Released Monday, 18th August 2014
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Living with Myths II (August 2014)
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Monday, 18th August 2014
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Living with Myths II: The Silent Spaces of History. 18 August 2014.
- Introduction to seminar by moderator Constance Singham
- "Imperium: Myths and the Nature of Governance in Singapore" by Dr PJ Thum
- "Social Welfare in Singapore: Myth and History" by Ho Chi Tim
- "Heritage in Singapore: Performance of Identities or Knowledge of the Past?" by Dr Wong Chee Meng
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Living with Myths
Claims that Singapore was a backward fishing village before the arrival of Raffles, or a dangerous place in the 1950s are commonplace today. These claims are made in discussions of the current state of affairs or future course of Singapore. They go beyond the past and reflect (and reinforce) our perspectives and identities. We call such claims ‘myths’ in the manner that they render history useful for non-historical pursuits.This forum series unpacks the myths of Singapore history. By myths, we do not mean fabrications, but discursive devices that have become accepted as part of our ‘common sense’. Myths are a shorthand for official discourses and policies; they thus mask countervailing views of history and obscure other possibilities for the future. As Singapore celebrates 50 years of nationhood in 2015, being aware of myths is an important social project that will make us a more mature, self-reflexive and inclusive people.The series explores the following questions:What are the foundational myths of Singapore history?What claims do these myths make about the past, present and future?Who are the authors and audience?What has been the social impact?What other possibilities exist?Join Podchaser to...
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