Turning talents?

Was reading NUS President's Speech in NUS University Award 2006. He provided an andecote about his conversation with an Indian Scientist, who claim that "genius of the American education system is turning ordinary talents into extraordinary talents", whilst the *insert name of country* education system is "turning extraordinary talents into ordinary talents".

What about Singapore's education system?

I personally think we have given extraordinary talents space and opportunities for them to develop into extraordinary talents.

But here's the catch: who is to determine who's extraordinary talent? Have we recognised the talents in every kid?

I think the problem we have is not realising the potential of the extraordinary, but rather, realising many out there that their potential is extraordinary.

If you could see what I have seen, you would agree that it's beautiful. :D