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“Singaporeans, if I can chose an analogy, we are the hard disk of a computer, the foreign talent are the megabytes you add to your storage capacity. So your computer never hangs because you got enormous storage capacity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Day Address, Singapore, 1990
The analogy likens Singapore to a computer, with foreign talent as added storage, emphasizing that diversity enhances national capacity and resilience.
In simple terms: Diverse talent strengthens a nation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace foreign expertise to boost growth.
Themes
nationbuilding
diversity
economics
technology
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
inspirational
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- education reform
- immigration strategy
- business development
Key Concepts
human capital
globalization
capacity building
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance local and foreign contributions?
- What safeguards ensure equitable benefit?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on foreign talent may create dependency and social tension.
