Those who have won the ovarian lottery by being born in an advanced society to loving parents have a special obligation to help restore the American Dream.
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Truly, learning appears to be a reverse geometric progression with experiences at one hour, one day, one month or one year dramatically more influential and formative than later experiences. As has often been quoted, 85% of brain development takes place by age 3, and yet we spend only 4% of our educational dollars by that point.
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What this quote means
Learning is most impactful in early years, and society underinvests in early education.
This quote emphasizes that the majority of meaningful learning and brain development occurs during the early years of life, particularly before the age of three. Despite this critical period being so vital for cognitive growth and learning, there is a significant disparity in the investment of educational resources during these formative years compared to later stages in life, which can hinder individuals' potential.
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LearningEducationDevelopmentInvestEarly Childhood
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Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for increased funding for early childhood education programs.
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