Singapore's Ascent: How Nuclear, Hydrogen, and Space Technologies Can Fuel a Nation's Future

This book is not a manifesto for uncritical technological advancement, nor is it a eulogy for a simpler past. It is a question, an exploration. It is a meditation on humanity's relentless pursuit of progress, seen through the unique lens of Singapore's calculated ambition. How far can we allow technology to shape our world before we lose control of the very tools we wield? How much hope should we place in nuclear energy, hydrogen economies, and space exploration – technologies still straddling the line between salvation and peril? And can the techno-optimist's gospel, with its unwavering faith in innovation, truly coexist with a world still grappling with inequality, environmental collapse, and an ever-shortening attention span? Through the lens of three transformative industries—nuclear energy, hydrogen innovation, and space exploration—we will chart the contours of the future we are hurtling towards, using Singapore as both a case study and a philosophical springboard. Along the way, we will grapple with the seductive promises of techno-optimism, the grounded wisdom of Singapore's approach, and the unrelenting human need to believe in something better, something more. This is not just a story about technologies—it is a story about us. About our capacity for wonder and folly, brilliance and blindness. It is about what we build, what we break, and what we must rebuild. And, if we are both wise and fortunate, it is about how we might stumble into a future that is just a little brighter, a little fairer, and maybe—just maybe—worth accelerating towards. But it is important to remember the most important thing - are we building it, or just setting it on fire? Let's find out together. So, buckle up - it is going to be quite a long journey. But with Singapore as our guide, we might just find our way.