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Singapore often uses innovative, government-led initiatives to shape public behaviour and improve citizens' well-being. This reading scheme is another example, using financial incentives and a national library programme to foster critical thinking and combat digital distractions. It reflects a broader strategy of proactive social engineering for national benefit.
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