Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution of education from ancient times to the AGI era, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that incorporates broad knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary thinking in modern liberal education. Group 1: Historical Context of Education - Ancient Greek education focused on cultivating political and cultural abilities for the elite, while practical skills were reserved for common citizens and slaves [1] - The Roman era saw a shift towards practical subjects like law and rhetoric, enhancing the utility of education [1] - The 19th-century Prussian compulsory education system laid the groundwork for modern education, aiming to equip all social classes with necessary work skills [1] Group 2: Five Key Abilities for Modern Education - The five essential abilities for modern liberal education in the AGI era are: 1. Research: The ability to ask the right questions [7] 2. Statistics: Understanding relationships among various phenomena [10] 3. Logic: Inferring the unknown from known information [14] 4. Psychology: Understanding oneself and others [19] 5. Rhetoric: Persuading others and leading innovation [24] Group 3: Research Ability - The essence of research lies in formulating high-quality questions, which is crucial for scientific inquiry [9] - The ability to conduct literature reviews and apply critical thinking helps identify gaps in existing knowledge and challenge traditional assumptions [9] Group 4: Statistical Analysis - Quantitative funds utilize AI and big data to analyze social media sentiment and market data for trading strategies, reshaping financial markets [10] - The characteristics of big data (volume, velocity, variety, veracity) necessitate a data-driven mindset rather than just technical skills [11] Group 5: Logic and Reasoning - Deductive reasoning, based on first principles, allows for innovative thinking and problem-solving beyond existing knowledge frameworks [18] - The U-shaped thinking process encourages deep exploration of problems to reconstruct answers rather than seeking immediate solutions [18] Group 6: Psychological Insights - The concept of "Jonah complex" highlights the internal barriers individuals face in achieving success, emphasizing the importance of self-understanding [19] - Happiness is structured in three layers: material, psychological, and social, reflecting different stages of human pursuit [20] Group 7: Rhetoric and Communication - Rhetoric is essential for influencing others and shaping collective values, particularly in a rapidly globalizing society [24] - AI can enhance the effectiveness of rhetoric by analyzing social sentiments and facilitating cross-cultural communication [25]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the differences in content, user acceptance, and globalization strategies between the US and China streaming industries are significant, exemplified by the revenue, profit, and market capitalization disparities between Netflix and iQIYI [2][5][8]. - Netflix's revenue in 2024 is projected to be nearly 10 times that of iQIYI, with a profit difference of about 80 times and a market cap difference of 180 times [8][9]. - The US streaming industry benefits from a mature industrialized production system and a higher acceptance of content payment among consumers, leading to a more favorable environment for long-form video content [11][20][21]. Group 2 - Netflix has successfully expanded globally, reaching over 302 million paid subscribers across more than 190 countries by 2024, driven by its diverse and high-quality content library [3][36]. - The company's business model focuses on acquiring users through quality content, which in turn supports subscription revenue and further content investment, leading to improved profitability as content costs stabilize [4][5][47]. - Netflix's revenue has grown from $25 billion in 2020 to $39 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.76%, primarily driven by user growth in North America and Asia-Pacific [47][56]. Group 3 - The content quality gap between Netflix and iQIYI is attributed to the higher production capacity and creative freedom in the US, with Netflix producing over 7,564 titles by 2024, of which more than 50% are self-produced [11][14]. - The user payment willingness in the US is significantly higher due to historical factors, with subscription prices for streaming services being more acceptable compared to China, where free content has dominated the market [21][23]. - Netflix's global expansion is facilitated by American cultural soft power and the advantages of the English language, allowing it to penetrate international markets more effectively than iQIYI [29][30][33].