4) Select the text that has a more objective tone. 1) Technical chops are just one ingredient needed for innovation and economic success. America overcomes its disadvantage -a less-technically-trained workforce-with other advantages such as creativity.critical thinking and an optimistic outlook. Results of a global education survey today show U.S. high school students come in __ 26th out of 65 places worldwide in combined scores for math, science and reading tests.