We were happily politicking, socialising, and playing games and sports, anything but engaging in doing and deploying what mattered. India of course was on to it from 1947 as Jawaharlal Nehru did bring S&T from Day 1 of India’s independence. With billions to feed they have shown some remarkable growth and the journey has been studded with Science Technology and Innovations.Ĭhina of course moved to their position differently, but in the last 15 years did demonstrate thorough and focused effort in S&T unimaginable situations are possible. When you reach out to either China or India – we are reaching out to both- we are reaching out or have to reach out because they have positioned themselves differently simply based on this factor and this factor alone. I am sure many would disagree and that to me is the issue – even fully naked we still do not get the understanding. Once Warren Buffet made an interesting comment – “When the tide goes out that you discover who has been swimming naked.” Some voluminous and speedy draining may be needed to achieve this yet, the comment reminds of a recurring exposure after 74 years of existence! The 74th Independence celebrations and the present economic situation forces me to state that we are exposed and exposed seriously with all attributes in full view and the situation has been caused by the sheer lack of commitment to science and technology from Day 1. We need to have a crash program in STEM education along with a STEM upgrade for the parents The sad fact is that science literacy is so poor in Sri Lankan society that living in the 21st century is going to be a serious handicap.
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