邓小平科技思想理论是一个内涵丰富的思想体系。“科学技术是第一生产力”的论断深刻地把握了时代的特征 ,具有巨大的理论意义和实践意义。科教兴国是这一论断的具体体现 ,为此 ,我们要加快科技进步 ,把教育放在优先发展的战略地位 ,尊重知识 ,尊重人才 Deng Xiaoping’s theory of science and technology is a rich thought system. The assertion that “science and technology are the primary productive forces” grasps the characteristics of the times profoundly and has great theoretical and practical significance. To rejuvenate our country through science and education is a concrete manifestation of this thesis. To this end, we must speed up the progress of science and technology, put education in a strategic position that gives priority to development, respect knowledge and respect talent