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Examining the factors behind successful education systems
43:32 - 49:49 (06:17)
The success of education systems is influenced by multiple factors including per capita GDP and government spending on education. Increased access to information and social media has also played a role in eroding cultural hegemony and promoting diversity.
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The success of countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore on international math scores can be attributed to their educational policies and structures, such as per capita GDP and spending on education.
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The success of countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore on international math scores can be attributed to their educational policies and structures, such as per capita GDP and spending on education. The book also explores the impact of longer school days on inner-city students' success in the US.
ChapterExamining the factors behind successful education systems
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The cultural hegemony of racism in the '90s is over, thanks to the ability to connect online and share knowledge.
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The cultural hegemony of racism in the '90s is over, thanks to the ability to connect online and share knowledge. This has caused a shift away from TED-style talks and towards a post-TED world of fewer pop science books and a more diverse range of voices being heard.