States of Play by Sam Olsen

States of Play by Sam Olsen

Why Chinese Science Fell Behind

Answering the controversial Needham Question

Sam Olsen's avatar
Sam Olsen
Apr 20, 2021
∙ Paid

Dear all

China has changed remarkably over the last forty years, but perhaps nowhere has this change been more impactful on the world than in the development of its science and technology. “Made in China” used to carry connotations of shoddiness such was the base level of development there; thanks to trillions of dollars of investment in its science and …

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to States of Play by Sam Olsen to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Sam Olsen · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture