See? That's what i've been saying all the time. Education & Economy are two most important pillars. China must be innovative even in the way how they teach. We have always maintained South Korea & Japan as the gold standard of education.
I came across that argument not so long ago. On that occasion the writer came up with a list of discoveries that were bottom up but unfortunately, I lost the link. However many of the discoveries were by chance while looking to solve some other matter. I don't see why that can't happen from top down directed research.
Just ask the German during 1930-end of the war They are at the forefront of science and technology under the most authoritarian government So the idea that science and technology only bloom under democracy is a hoax!
Education is a major problem in the U.S. However, I would say that higher level education at the graduate and post graduate levels are still top notch in select areas.
Only 14% of the students can distinguish fact from opinion is not surprsing. I would not be surprised if there was little improvement as they got older.
No it doesn't. This vibe of india having much talent comes from fact that the "big US companies" have indians in top positions. Even if you put al the numbers together of such high position people, you will see that's less than 1% of population of India.
Bingo.
Ever wondered how is it possible people who can't excel at primary level become top notch graduate or post graduates.
Of course immigrants make up a large portion of STEM students doing graduate and post graduate work.
Exactly,and you immigrate only as long as the money exists there.