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and finance. If they conduct discussions after that, then they will probably gain an
even deeper understanding and new awareness. Todai EMP is not a one-way educational program from lecturers to students but through lively discussion between the
lecturers and students, or amongst the lecturers themselves, or the students themselves, everyone can learn from each other making it a place where new perspectives and opinions emerge.
In the lectures about space and particle physics, the students learn the importance
of theoretical hypotheses, as well as the need to develop new observation equipment
and machines. These days, even if advances are made in theoretical research and
development technology, quite often simulations cannot be conducted, although this
is not widely known. Regardless of a leader’s field of expertise, they need to know
that situations exist that can only be known about on the inside and also they need
to know that problems do exist. Through these lectures, the students appreciate
anew that in many fields, risk-taking by trial and error is necessary.
After the entire program has finished, the participants will have gained knowledge over a broad area and a multifaceted way of thinking. Graduates and the
University of Tokyo lecturers hold meetings, research meetings, and on-site visits to
different locations after the program finishes. Because each student is trying to
advance their knowledge and participating in activities, the time spent in exchanges
is fun and fulfilling. Graduates of the program number more than 320. Each year
about 50 people are expected to graduate from the program, from now on. Todai
EMP graduates are expected to be active in various areas of society.
6.6.6 Questioning Anew the Importance of Education
Since the Industrial Revolution, business activity globally has increased at a yearly
growth rate of about 3%. In the future, with the growth of developing countries, this
trend is sure to continue for the long term. Finally, in 2080, the average earnings per
person globally will reach what it is in developed countries now.
However, there is no guarantee that current problems such as the economic disparity between nations and between individuals will move in the right direction and
be resolved, or that regional conflicts around the world will be settled. Also, if
humankind continues on with the current lifestyle that depends of fossil fuels, the
effects of global warming will further accelerate the disparity between nations.
Society is continually changing and the increasing rate of globalization gives
impetus to social changes. Globalization is no longer restricted to the economic sector. Various areas such as politics, science and technology, culture and so on, are
linked to one another in their development. This is not to say no to new developments themselves. However, as a large volume of technology keeps being implemented into society at an even faster pace than before, social changes accelerate and
become more complicated. Because of that, many people keenly feel how difficult
it has become to show leadership.
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and finance. If they conduct discussions after that, then they will probably gain an
even deeper understanding and new awareness. Todai EMP is not a one-way educational program from lecturers to students but through lively discussion between the
lecturers and students, or amongst the lecturers themselves, or the students themselves, everyone can learn from each other making it a place where new perspectives and opinions emerge.
In the lectures about space and particle physics, the students learn the importance
of theoretical hypotheses, as well as the need to develop new observation equipment
and machines. These days, even if advances are made in theoretical research and
development technology, quite often simulations cannot be conducted, although this
is not widely known. Regardless of a leader’s field of expertise, they need to know
that situations exist that can only be known about on the inside and also they need
to know that problems do exist. Through these lectures, the students appreciate
anew that in many fields, risk-taking by trial and error is necessary.
After the entire program has finished, the participants will have gained knowledge over a broad area and a multifaceted way of thinking. Graduates and the
University of Tokyo lecturers hold meetings, research meetings, and on-site visits to
different locations after the program finishes. Because each student is trying to
advance their knowledge and participating in activities, the time spent in exchanges
is fun and fulfilling. Graduates of the program number more than 320. Each year
about 50 people are expected to graduate from the program, from now on. Todai
EMP graduates are expected to be active in various areas of society.
6.6.6 Questioning Anew the Importance of Education
Since the Industrial Revolution, business activity globally has increased at a yearly
growth rate of about 3%. In the future, with the growth of developing countries, this
trend is sure to continue for the long term. Finally, in 2080, the average earnings per
person globally will reach what it is in developed countries now.
However, there is no guarantee that current problems such as the economic disparity between nations and between individuals will move in the right direction and
be resolved, or that regional conflicts around the world will be settled. Also, if
humankind continues on with the current lifestyle that depends of fossil fuels, the
effects of global warming will further accelerate the disparity between nations.
Society is continually changing and the increasing rate of globalization gives
impetus to social changes. Globalization is no longer restricted to the economic sector. Various areas such as politics, science and technology, culture and so on, are
linked to one another in their development. This is not to say no to new developments themselves. However, as a large volume of technology keeps being implemented into society at an even faster pace than before, social changes accelerate and
become more complicated. Because of that, many people keenly feel how difficult
it has become to show leadership.
6 Platinum Industry and a New Society