Comment by underbrush

I don't mind the discussion, it is just more or less impossible to have when the premise is faulty. I can tell you exactly why Europeans think the US is better at innovation. It is because when Americans aren't satisfied with something they blame the US but still thinks the US is best country in the world. However when European aren't satisfied with something the blame Europe (or their country) and conclude that the US must be better. This has everything to do with US cultural influence.