Nuclear energy, in terms of an overall safety record, is better than other energy.
I do think this next century, hopefully, will be about a more global view. Where you don't just think, 'Yes, my country is doing well,' but you think about the world at large.
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The quote emphasizes the importance of a global perspective over a nationalistic one.
Bill Gates suggests that the future should be characterized by a broader, more inclusive worldview where individuals recognize the interconnectedness of nations and prioritize the well-being of the global community rather than solely focusing on their own country's success. This call for a global perspective urges people to consider the collective impact of their actions and to work towards common goals that benefit humanity as a whole.
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In a speech at a global summit, one might say, 'As Bill Gates pointed out, we must adopt a more global view to tackle the pressing issues of our time.'
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With the states release today of a set of clear and consistent academic standards, our nation is one step closer to supporting effective teaching in every classroom, charting a path to college and careers for all students, and developing the tools to help all children stay motivated and engaged in their own education. The more states that adopt these college and career based standards, the closer we will be to sharing innovation across state borders and becoming more competitive as a country.
About three million computers get sold every year in China, people don't pay for the software. Someday they will, though. And as long as they're going to steal it, we want them to steal ours. They'll get sort of addicted, and then we'll somehow figure out how to collect sometime in the next decade.
Internet TV and the move to the digital approach is quite revolutionary. TV has historically has been a broadcast medium with everybody picking from a very finite number of channels.
These four policy prescriptions - strengthening educational opportunities, revamping immigration rules for highly skilled workers, increasing federal funding for basic scientific research, and providing incentives for private-sector R&D - should in my view be top priorities as Congress and the Administration consider how to maintain the nation's leadership in science, technology, and innovation.
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