【2017夏季達沃斯】徐井宏：我眼中未來中國的創新和教育

世界經濟論壇第11屆新領軍者年會（2017年夏季達沃斯論壇）將於6月27-29日在大連舉行。清華控股董事長徐井宏應邀擔任此次論壇聯席主席，為論壇議題的制定作出重要貢獻，並應邀在論壇發表中英文署名文章：《徐井宏：我眼中未來的創新和教育》（A view from China on the future of innovation and education）。

多年以前，當我坐在清華大學的教室中，被眼前黑板上的歐拉公式所展現的數學之美深深吸引。歐拉公式將數學中最著名的一些常量（π、0、歐拉常數e以及虛數i）融合在一個方程式當中，而它的美就在於這些方程充滿著無限的可能去創造無數的延展。

如今，在多年間致力於推動科技、產業和文化發展與創新之後，我再一次與這些公式相會。如今我知道歐拉公式與人類生活充滿了相似性，將數學的重要常量匯聚在一起，我們能創造出無限的方程與延展，而將人類的智慧匯聚在一起，我們就能夠創造出人類進步的無限潛力。

我們有幸擁有大自然的資源和強大的創新精神，這些東西使我們所有的科學、技術和社會進步都得以實現，引領我們走向無限可能的明天。而在實體的物質層面上，我們能夠看到高速鐵路、遠洋貨輪以及即時通訊系統和人工智慧技術都是其中的體現。

列奧納德·歐拉生活在歐洲的啟蒙運動時期，那時，文藝復興和科學革命已經開始將人類歷史引向一股現代化的浪潮，並最終開啟了工業革命。在16世紀初，我們的世界誕生了眾多重要的科學家、哲學家以及發明家。從地理大發現時代到信息時代，人類的發展和科學的創新融合在一起，共同創造了現代生活的繁榮。

數學語言是人們進行交流的通用語言，而創新與人文精神則為人們實現可持續和包容性增長創造了條件。目前，不同文化、民族和地區的發展狀況仍然不平衡。我們既需要科學創新，也需要人文精神，才能讓更多的人接觸到現代技術。通過這種方式，不同的文化可以形成更好的交往關係，從而形成更加穩定的社會，以此加強對弱勢群體的保護，改善環境，以及在不發達國家和地區實現更可持續發展的潛力。

創新是創造價值的核心，而要鼓勵創新則有以下三個重要的因素。首先，創建科技園區、工業園以及創新社區和孵化器，讓企業可以直接與創新資源相對接。第二是充足的金融支持，其中包括風險投資基金以及母基金等，以此來推動創新。最後則是創建大規模的網路以推進全球範圍內企業間的創新合作。

科技創新將我們引領向更美好的生活。科技讓我們的世界變得更小更易聯通，也因此我們能夠匯聚一堂。信息技術的大規模應用讓欠發達地區的人們也有機會接觸到互聯網，讓他們能夠接觸到外面的世界，也和我們一樣分享數字時代的便捷。

先進技術改善了我們的健康，也為我們帶來了更好的生活，創新的生物晶元相關產品和臨床應用已經開始成功地解決了人類的健康需求，如遺傳性耳聾、唐氏綜合症和地中海貧血等等。

而在經濟領域，創新能夠創造出獨角獸企業（創始期間市值即可達到10億美元以上）；但更重要的是，誕生了一批先進技術和創新產業。這些機構為國家減災、城市公共安全、危險化學品安全和風險檢測等提供了最先進的公共安全技術和應急管理解決方案，為民航、海關、鐵路、公路和重要會議活動等提供了安檢產品和服務。而這一切的目的都是為了提高人們的安全感。

人文精神則是推動包容性增長。為儘可能多的人提供更好的教育一直是一個重要的挑戰。如何加快創新對教育的影響？令人們振奮的是大規模開放式在線課程(MOOC)成功地將互聯網思想融入教育，提供了可負擔的學習。只要你想，就可以獲得你需要的知識。三年來，一個MOOC平台為近160個國家和地區提供了教育服務，達到了750萬用戶。

人文精神無疑體現在生活的方方面面，從我們居住和工作的建築物到我們喜歡的度假勝地都體現著人文精神。人居科學完美地詮釋了我們如何運用科學、藝術和人文來實現一種旨在創造更好生活的整體方法。而由於人們在虛擬現實和增強現實方面取得的進展，用數字化手段保護人類文化遺產的願望也不再是天方夜譚。

以人文精神為核心的城市化和建築，使我們能夠在老的廢水處理站建造公園，重建充滿活力的歷史社區，用新技術和新思想改造傳統產業。

生命有限，創新無限。

A view from China on the future of innovation and education

Many years ago, I sat in a classroom at Tsinghua University, staring at Euler's formula on the blackboard and marvelling at its mathematical beauty. This is a formula that relates mathematics』 most famous constants (pi, zero, Euler』s number 「e」, and imaginary number 「i」) in one equation; its beauty lies in the infinite possible functions and exponents that can be created.

Today, I came across this formula once again, after years of engagement in promoting innovation in technology, industry, and culture. I now understand the parallel between Euler』s formula and human life; just as bringing mathematics』 important constants together can create endless possible functions and exponents, uniting humanity』s most promising gifts can create boundless potential for human progress.

We have been blessed with nature』s resources and a strong innovative spirit; these things have enabled all of our scientific, technological and social progress, leading us to a tomorrow of infinite possibilities. In tangible form, this can be seen in our high-speed railways, our colossal cruise ships, our instantaneous communication systems and our artificial intelligence.

Leonard Euler lived in the midst of Europe's Enlightenment, at which point the gifts of the Renaissance and the scientific revolution had begun to introduce to human history a tide of modernisation that eventually made way for the industrial revolution. The beginning of the 16th Century birthed many important scientists, philosophers, and inventors. From the age of discovery through to the information age, human development and scientific innovation have merged together to form the thriving glory that is modern life.

While mathematics is the universal language of communication, it is innovation and the human spirit which provide the path to sustainable and inclusive human development. Currently, the developmental state of different cultures, nationalities, and regions remains unbalanced. We need both scientific innovation and human spirit to give more people access to modern technology. In this way, diverse cultures can communicate and develop better relations, resulting in a more stabilised society, increased protection of vulnerable groups, improved environmental conservation, and the potential for more sustainable development in underdeveloped nations and regions.

Innovation is at the heart of creating value - and there are three important factors that encourage innovation. Firstly, the creation of science parks, industrial parks, innovation communities and incubators creates platforms for entrepreneurs to connect meaningfully with innovation resources. Secondly, sufficient financial resources, including venture capital funds and parent funds, prop up innovation. Lastly, developing vast networks through international cooperation facilitates innovation amongst enterprises worldwide.

Technological innovation leads us towards a better life. We gather together because technology is making the world smaller and more accessible. The mass application of information technology gives people in less-developed areas access to the internet, connecting them to the outside world, sharing the convenience of the new digital age.

Advances in technology improve our health and thus offer us a better life. Innovative biochip-related products and clinical applications have succeeded in addressing human health needs, such as hereditary hearing loss, Down』s syndrome and thalassemia.

Viewed in economic terms, innovation can of course create unicorn companies (start-ups valued at more than $1 billion); but more importantly it builds subsidiary sectors within the advanced technology innovation industry. These sectors have delivered state-of–the-art public safety and security technologies as well as emergency management solutions to national-scale disaster relief, urban public safety, hazardous chemical safety and risk-detection methods. An advanced security inspection solution has been created, as well as products that serve the needs of civil aviation, customs, railways, highways, and national conferences. The purpose is to enhance safety for the people.

Human spirit, meanwhile, is the key to promoting inclusive growth. To offer a better education to as many people as possible has always been a major challenge. How can innovation accelerate the impact of education? It』s heartening to see the new trend of massive open online courses (MOOC) succeed in integrating internet thinking into education and providing affordable learning. As long as you want to learn, access is available to the knowledge you need. In three years, a MOOC platform provided educational services to nearly 160 countries and regions, reaching 7,500,000 subscribers.

Human spirit is no doubt everywhere in life, from the buildings in which we live and work to our preferred holiday destinations. Human settlement science perfectly interprets how we apply science, arts and humanity to a holistic approach aimed at creating a better life. Due to the advanced technology and knowledge we acquire in virtual and augmented reality, the restoration of historical heritage through digitalisation now is a dream coming true.

Urbanisation and architecture with the core sense of human spirit have lead us to be able to build parks over old waste-water treatment sites, to rebuild historical communities bursting with vitality, and to upgrade traditional industries with new technologies and new ideas.

We strongly believe that our future prosperity will be and must be inclusive, shared by all nationalities and cultures. The common values of humanity teach us to embrace differences, and differences give birth to innovation. At Tsinghua Holdings, we initiated theStar Clustering Plan with the aim of connecting global innovators, capital, and cooperation. If we take life as Euler』s number 『e』, and innovation and human spirit as imaginary number 『i』, it is certain that we will continue to create new chapters for history.

Life is limited; innovation is infinite.