First, it's just a precautionary measure. Every once in a while I have to remind my children that USA is not the only great country in the world. Other countries have also fought for their land, produced great artists and scientists and usually have quite an interesting history.
Second, putting my scientific hat on, if some country has much more/less scientists than another, then at least the fact should be noted and reflected upon.
It is kind of sad you have to actually remind your kids about that, don't you think?
Balanced, objective education system would have no problem learning kids exactly that, but in many places that's a pipe dream. And US is surprisingly, at least in some aspects, one of those places.
I agree. Germany has lost scientists in three waves. First those who fled the Nazi regime, then those killed by the Nazi regime, then those trading their crimes for a future in the US or Soviet Russia afterwards. Then no one was left.
I disagree with the concept of "Other countries have produced great artists" though.
Assume the discussion about the difference or non-difference of the regime and the people here.
First, it's just a precautionary measure. Every once in a while I have to remind my children that USA is not the only great country in the world. Other countries have also fought for their land, produced great artists and scientists and usually have quite an interesting history.
Second, putting my scientific hat on, if some country has much more/less scientists than another, then at least the fact should be noted and reflected upon.