Albert EinsteinA society's competitive advantage will come not from how well its schools teach the multiplication and periodic tables, but from how well they stimulate imagination and creativity.
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The role of schools in ensuring the competitive advantage of a nation are constantly being debated. But, what about the role of schools in ensuring the competitive advantage of a society? I’ve read many times that the most important skill that companies need to have is creativity. One day I realized that creativity has more to do with imagination than mathematical ability. That’s why certain societies are more creative than others.
Take Japan for example. Japan is known for its emphasis on math and science education, yet Japan is also known for their ability to innovate new products which are popular around the world.
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