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Re:We're no longer attracting top talent: the brain drain ki... by fyredge on Friday February 20, 2026 @02:04AM (#47084685)
It may look that way on the surface, but they are absolutely no better than other ethnicities. The main difference is the culture of pragmatism and the constant strive to better their lives. Education is seen as a path to better opportunities, which becomes a major focus for their youth of all social standing.
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Re:We're no longer attracting top talent: the brain drain ki... by foxglacier on Friday February 20, 2026 @05:51AM (#47086333)
> no better than other ethnicities

Contradicted by the research. You're just repeating misinformation. It doesn't matter if there's also a culture of striving because both things can be true at the same time.

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