He says the durable future skill is the ability to think critically, independently, and deeply, and that reading books cultivates this inner dialogue and resilience better than chasing technical hype.
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Critical thinking
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Jiang says that if Trump does not pick Haley or loses in November, the proper response is to return to the analysis and change the model.
Jiang defines critical thinking as building analytical models, testing them against reality, and refining them based on what reality shows.
Jiang says the first practical step for aspiring predictors is simply to read as much as possible, because reading builds analytical and critical thinking without requiring formal schooling.
Chinese education reform is supported by universities and political-economic elites because the economy needs managers, designers, and entrepreneurs rather than only accountants and programmers.
Private progressive schools and Peking/Tsinghua admissions reform efforts are evidence of pressure against test-taking drones and toward critical thinkers.
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"go master AI to make it to become a billionaire you're you're gonna be disappointed if you really want to prepare for the future..."
"...possible. Okay. That's really key because reading will develop your analytical critical thinking skills. That's, that's key. That, that that's like, you don't even..."
"Okay? So you know what? It's possible that in August, Trump will pick someone else, okay? Possibly someone named J.D. Vance, okay? The only..."
"So that it's much more reflective and accurate, okay? Does that make sense? Okay? And that's how we try to think critically about the..."
"...in an academic setting and to do research because they lack critical thinking skills and scientific research skills. Top educators in China have been..."
"And during the May 4th era. That's right. And the communist elite, people who run the economy, are concerned that the education system is..."
"We, we're seeing mixed results from schools so far. We're not really sure how the experiment is, is going to turn out. But, you..."
"...value people who have skill and talent and we value like critical thinking and problem solving and all these skills rather than like who..."
"...advocate for education reform, known for his work in promoting creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship in Chinese schools. He gained international attention in..."
"...I really believe in the power of reading, the power of critical thinking in order to transform lives."
"...because I thought this was a pathway to promoting creativity and critical thinking skills in China. Because I assumed that to get into the..."
"...us more curious about the world. It's supposed to heighten our critical thinking skills. This is not meant to be prophecy. Okay? I'm not..."
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