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While he made an interesting point in comparing and contrasting two similar but discrete concepts, the author went too far in claiming the "conceptual confusion" has contributed to the current deficiencies in our education system and has other cultural ramifications. His exaggeration of semantic impact on society is more than a bit far-fetching. Historically, the term “知识分子” did not come into use until the early 20th century, whereas the prevailing educational practices that emphasize memorizati