Infinite Future

This volume collects the speeches, dialogues, and addresses by Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of East China Normal University, Qian Xuhong, spanning from 2012 to 2021. It is divided into two sections based on the thematic focus. The first section, "e;Quantum Thinking and the Humanistic Spirit,"e; centralizes Qian Xuhong's profound contemplation on the intersection of science and humanities, vividly showcasing the author's comprehensive and integrated thought process that seamlessly blends literature and science, as well as Eastern and Western ideologies.The second section, "e;The Core of Education,"e; compiles interviews with Qian Xuhong on topics of education and university advancement, along with his presidential addresses at the inauguration and commencement ceremonies of East China University of Science and Technology and East China Normal University throughout the years. The appendix features several commemorative essays and media coverage about Qian Xuhong. The book delves into the fusion of the humanistic and scientific spirit, offers insights on the transformative power of thought on life, and discusses the establishment of university disciplines and student development, all of which hold both contemporary relevance and enlightening significance.