On Tuesday's holiday edition of Backchat, we covered a wide range of topics, starting with a discussion about space exploration, to the need to adopt a mindful approach when using AI.


We then found out from an expert about a children's activity book that features inspiring stories of ethnically diverse women in Hong Kong, before wrapping up the programme by talking to a group that is going all out to help people struggling with mental health conditions.

Segment 1:
China's Mars sample return mission
Speaker: Quentin Parker, Director of HKU’s Laboratory Space Research

Segment 2:

The boom of AI and its potential impact on people’s critical thinking skills

Speaker: Raj Shroff, AI Consultant

Segment 3:

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Laboratory (DEIJB Lab) at HKU has launched the first-ever children’s activity book featuring stories of ethnically diverse women of Hong Kong.

Speaker: Professor Puja Kapai of HKU’s DEIJB Lab

Segment 4:

Phoenix Clubhouse, a community adult psychiatric rehabilitation service under the Queen Mary Hospital, earlier put up 10 sets of clothing on exhibition. The outfits are designed by a patient (Mei-ling) with mental disorder. The display is aimed at showcasing the patient’s talent and boosting her confidence.
Speakers: Francez Leung, Phoenix Clubhouse in charge & Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist at Queen Mary Hospital;  Mei-ling, Phoenix Clubhouse member