The Cognitive Revolution · Thursday, September 10, 2026
The speaker explains that China's historical experience with a 'century of humiliation' has instilled a deep understanding that technological inferiority is dangerous. Consequently, China is determined to achieve and maintain technological strength and self-sufficiency to ensure its power and security.
“the Chinese have learned, very much the hard way, by living through what they call their century of humiliation, that technological inferiority is extremely dangerous and that technological strength is the one great source of power and security.”
“And so, they are naturally determined, never to fall behind, or even to become overly reliant on other countries for key technologies ever again, no matter what it takes.”