Join stand-in guest host Ben Wong and Rovik as they unearth the true story of Sir Stamford Raffles, the supposed founder of Modern-day Singapore.  We ask the difficult questions of whether he deserves to be memorialized the way he currently is, and whether our history needs to be refreshed to incorporate broader perspectives. Learn about Raffles' exploits in Java, including his challenge against slavery, and his tenuous relationship with William Farqhuar, the potential real hero of Singapore. All this and more in this juicy episode! If you're interested in mentorship in the digital age, check out Kinobi. Kinobi connects you to a wide array of people in the region to help you build the capabilities you need to thrive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sg-explained/support