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How MIT Became the Most Important University in the World (bostonmagazine.com)
12 points by eb007 4972 days ago
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Significant, yes. Most important, not established.
Interesting that they also took a stab at Harvard, pointing out that Gates and Zuckerberg had to leave to fulfill their ambitions.
Through hard work and continuous innovation. Scientific innovation is necessary for long term growth.
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