Here is an excerpt from a Thomas Friedman column in New York Times which shows that Imagination and Individuality are now at a premium.
America’s Real Dream Team
“In today’s wired world, the most important economic competition is no longer between countries or companies. The most important economic competition is actually between you and your own imagination. Because what your kids imagine, they can now act on farther, faster, cheaper than ever before — as individuals. Today, just about everything is becoming a commodity, except imagination, except the ability to spark new ideas.”
Full article: http://www.nytimes.com//2010/03/21/opinion/21friedman.html
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