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Vikram Sarabhai: Technology for Development: 3 key ideas
The core ideas of Vikram Sarabhai: Technology for Development, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.
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- IDEA 1 OF 3
Space for the common person
Sarabhai argued that a developing country needs advanced technology to solve real problems such as communication and weather forecasting, not for prestige.
- IDEA 2 OF 3
Institution builder
He founded or shaped ISRO, PRL and IIM Ahmedabad.
Building strong institutions multiplies one person's impact.
- IDEA 3 OF 3
Trust young talent
He gave young scientists responsibility early.
Investing in people builds capability for decades.
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