sometimes contradictory forces that must
be mastered for humanity’s advancement.
He describes a trinity of Ts – Technology,
Talent and Tolerance – that must be
balanced.
“Technology is the cornerstone of
economic progress. Talent is the engine
that powers productivity. Tolerance is
the edge that spurs competitiveness and
equity. Together this is the trinity that
forms the basis for innovation.”
Beyond understanding abstract but real
forces driving civilisation’s advance or
collapse, students also need to look within.
CHANGE STARTS WITHIN
Creativity and flexibility in thinking are a
must for future leaders. Leaders need to
make smarter, faster and better decisions
that come from a passion for learning.
That passion instils a sense of wonder and
fosters intellectual growth. This is what is
needed to find solutions that can bring real
vision to life.
Mr Li’s success clearly shows the results
of providing solutions to millions in a
changing world, arising from a life lived
with vision. While his curiosity comes
naturally, he reminds himself that he must
remain humble to achieve success, and
encouraged students to do the same.
True, it is a “dynamic and complex future”
that awaits us all, not just the students of
STU. But Mr Li’s determination to maintain
his curiosity and passion has reshaped a
large part of the world. Now it is time for
the students of STU to play their part, with
his words of wisdom lighting the way.
Readers can get the full text of the speech
at
(Left) Virtual hospital, real benefits: Mr Li tours the Medical School’s cutting-edge Virtual Hospital and meets STU students.
(Above) Big men, big hearts: Li Ka-shing and Yao Ming have both committed to changing the world for the better.
“Our world is a troubled place:
unsustainable, unequal, unjust
and conflicted.”
Mr Li Ka-shing
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