Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia criticizes India's education system for prioritizing rote learning and obedience over critical thinking and creativity. He argues that the system produces conformist individuals ill-equipped for innovation, unlike the West, where children are encouraged to express ideas freely. Bhatia believes this stifles entrepreneurial spirit and perpetuates a fear of failure, hindering India's progress.
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