Singapore University of Social Sciences

The Post-Economic Human: Artificial Intelligence, Ontological Displacement, and the Ideological Foundations of Future Conflict

Artificial intelligence is usually analysed as a productivity technology, a labour-market shock, or a governance problem. This article argues that its deeper political significance may arise from a fourth channel: ontological displacement. Ontological displacement occurs when a t...

Apocalyptic Visions and Ecofeminist Narratives in Three Southeast Asian Women's Fiction

ABSTRACT Apocalypse that describes ‘end‐of‐world’ scenarios have been especially prolific in the past few decades since the climate crisis has prophesied the imminent destruction of natural and human habitats. Apocalyptic literatures present insights into the various problems tha...

Far From Home? Accessing Everyday Places in Rural and Urban Communities

OBJECTIVES: Rural residents are believed to experience greater social isolation than their urban counterparts. This isolation is typically attributed to the structural conditions that distinguish rural communities from urban communities. In the present study, we direct attention...

Are Digital Commons the Future of Political Organization? A Critical Analysis of Post-Capitalist Governance

This paper critically examines the proposition that digital commons represent the future of political organization. Moving beyond utopian proclamations, it offers a rigorous analysis grounded in political theory, empirical evidence, and novel theoretical perspectives. The paper b...

Are Digital Commons the Future of Political Organization? A Critical Analysis of Post-Capitalist Governance

This paper critically examines the proposition that digital commons represent the future of political organization. Moving beyond utopian proclamations, it offers a rigorous analysis grounded in political theory, empirical evidence, and novel theoretical perspectives. The paper b...

Unveiling halal luxury hotel service quality: key attributes from online reviews

Purpose Luxury hotels catering to the needs of halal markets continue to grow in popularity. While there is emerging research on luxury services and attributes valued by Muslim consumers in general, there is a lack of certainty on the factors that matter to consumers in the conte...

Are We Living in an Algorithmically Determined World?

This paper critically examines the pervasive yet often unsubstantiated notion that we are living in an algorithmically determined world. While popular discourse and some academic literature suggest a monolithic takeover by algorithmic systems, this research argues for a more nuan...

Co-Evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Green Technological Innovation: A Computational Mapping and Diagnostic Framework

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognised for its transformative implications for sustainability transitions. Yet little is known about how AI co-evolves with green technological innovation systems and whether institutional adaptation keeps pace with technological d...