I. The "Sputnik Moment" in Technology 1. Historical Background and Metaphorical Significance of the "Sputnik Moment" In 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched the first artificial satellite, "Sputnik 1," which not only shocked the Western world but also made the United States realize its lag in the space race, prompting a nationwide reform of the country's science and industrial system. Similarly, the emergence of R1 Deepseek is like a "Sputnik 1" in the field of technology, sparking a ...
