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The Perpetual UNEASE felt by Singaporeans with Money explained [Chills 267 ft Teo You Yenn]
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- Chills with TFC
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- May 20, 2026
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- 3248
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Summary
Why is it that in one of the wealthiest nations on earth, we still feel like we’re never quite 'safe'? Sit down with a true legend in the Singapore literary and academic scene. Eight years ago, she changed the national conversation with her bestseller This Is What Inequality Looks Like. Now, she’s back with a new project that might be even more uncomfortable…because this time, it’s about you. Introducing our guest: Teo You Yenn A sociologist, Associate Professor at NTU, and Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Inequality. You Yenn has a unique gift for taking heavy academic research and turning it into stories that resonate with every Singaporean, from the low-income to the high-flying professional. In this episode, we explore: Why her old book shot back to the top of the charts the moment her new one was announced. Beyond Poverty: Why her latest research shifted from studying "them" (the low-income) to studying "us" (the middle and upper class). The Concept of "Unease": We’ve all felt that nagging anxiety about our finances and our future, even when the numbers say we’re "fine." You Yenn explains the systemic reason why this feeling is collective, not just personal. Why she chooses to "chase the thing down" and bring academic research out of the ivory tower and into the public square. The Shared Struggle: How inequality isn't just a problem for a small group, it’s a system we are all entangled in, and it’s affecting our mental health more than we realise. "I thought I was an outsider looking in... until I read this. Then I realised, I’m right in the middle of it." Tune in to find out why you feel the way you do about your life in Singapore. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We expl…