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The Prosperity Formula: The Man Who Predicted—and Changed—the Future of Finance, Medicine, Education and Philanthropy | Mike Milken

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Reflections on Sputnik and Space Aspirations

This chapter explores the profound impact of Sputnik's launch in 1957 on personal interests in space and technology, intertwined with childhood memories of comic books. It discusses the evolution of STEM education and the formation of NASA, along with a personal journey through debate practices that honed critical thinking skills. The speaker also reflects on early aspirations to create a space program and the significance of exploring other planets for humanity's future.

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