19 | Jeevan Vasagar, Lion City: Singapore and the Invention of Modern Asia

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest today is Jeevan Vasagar (@jeevanvasagar). Jeevan is the Environment Editor at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and author of LION CITY: Singapore and the Invention of Modern Asia, which is today’s focus.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this conversation, we cover Singapore’s past, its future, and the process of writing his book.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jeevan Vasagar.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page on </span> <a href= "https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep19"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep19</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">------</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:00:39] - [First question] - Jeevan’s background and history with Singapore</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:02:50] - Were there always plans for a book?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:04:34] - Can other countries replicate Singapore’s success?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:07:37] - The failed union with Malaysia</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:10:34] - How much credit can Lee Kuan Yew take?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:12:53] - The influence of the Lee family going forward?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:14:29] - The future of Singaporean politics</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:19:41] - The role of media in Singapore</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:22:03] - Singapore and Climate Change</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:24:19] - The process of writing a book</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:30:32] - Most undervalued life experience?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 40