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Empowerment Through Early Education and Collaboration
To foster an environment where individuals thrive, it is essential to begin education much earlier than age five, moving away from current metrics that emphasize scarcity and competition within institutions. Instead of simply tracking for prestigious positions, we should cultivate a mindset of possibility, collaboration, and problem-solving. By encouraging people to learn programming and critical thinking, we can empower them to lead and innovate. It is crucial to create supportive systems that enable this growth, as personal efforts can be challenging without community support. While access to information via smartphones is important, it is not enough on its own; fostering empathy and collaborative learning is key to unlocking true potential.