The three paragraph quote below, I think – that is, ‘I believe’ – represents one of the most surprising – that is, ‘unexpected’ – and possibly most important truths of our generation of humanity. I suggest you at least consider these words and form an opinion of your own. A hopefully informed opinion.
For decades, global innovation narratives have centered on the US, particularly Silicon Valley. The Silicon Valley’s success stems from attracting top minds across the globe, a convergence of talent nurtured by Ivy League institutions and supported by a robust start-up ecosystem.
The implicit assumption has often been that this model could not be replicated elsewhere, especially in countries like China, where education and innovation systems were once dismissed as rigid and overly focused on rote learning.
DeepSeek turns that assumption on its head. Its success proves that China’s universities and research infrastructure have evolved to the point where they are producing first-class scientists and innovators. Rote learning has ceded ground to critical thinking, problem-solving, and cutting-edge experimentation. The team’s achievements suggest that China’s education reforms, particularly in STEM fields, are starting to bear fruit globally.
This quoted passage comes from the heart of a fresh opinion piece published by China’s Global Times – ‘DeepSeek demonstrates strengthen of China’s homegrown innovation’ – Feb 9, 2025
You may like to see what else is said there.
We live in a changing world, and a world which is changing for the better. As Global Times goes on to say…
‘This transformation is no accident.’
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