SMU School of Social Sciences Assistant Professor of Asian Studies Hoon Chang Yau highlighted the Straits Times report, "Youth in Singapore Shunning Religion" dated March 21, 2016. It was reported that those who identified with "no religion" have increased from 17 per cent in 2010 to 18.5 per cent last year. Assistant Prof Hoon noted that tolerance should not be the end goal between those of different religions, or between those of faith and those who are atheists. He added that dialogue is the only way for us to surface assumptions, and remove blind spots and prejudice. He also cautioned against generalising and assuming stereotypical attributes of religion and atheism based on sensationalised characteristics and emphasised the importance of bridging the gulf between religion and atheism to create a truly inclusive society where every voice is valued, regardless of faith, or lack thereof.