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What does it mean?
The United States shows high technical skill but fails to address social issues effectively.
In plain terms
The US is great at technology but ignores social problems.
What can you take from it?
Technical progress should not come at the cost of social welfare.

Where it applies

  • national policy
  • social critique
  • developmental critique

Putting it to work

  • align tech with social needs
  • address social blindness
  • balance progress

Questions to consider

  • Can technology solve social problems?
  • Is social progress lagging behind tech?

Another view

Technical brilliance can indirectly solve social issues through economic growth.

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