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State of US Science Report Shows Disturbing Trends
coondoggie writes to mention that the National Science Board is concerned about certain indicators in the science and engineering fields for the United States. "For example, US schools continue to lag behind internationally in science and math education. On the other hand, the US is the largest, single, R&D-performing nation in the world pumping some $340 billion into future-related technologies. The US also leads the world in patent development."
I'm not sure how true that's going to be. How much innovation is coming out of China? Surprisingly little considering its population size. I think having relaxed IP laws have stifled that even further...why would you want to move to China with your new cool technology, if a competitor can simply copy it.
At the Republican debate, when asked "Who doesn't believe in evolution?" FOUR Presidential Candidates raised their hands!
No wonder science and math education in the U.S. lags against other nations. No child left behind? If these guys are controlling the Dept of Education, I'd prefer my child be left behind to educate herself rather than taken along on the ride that's being offered.
"I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol."
Even if they aren't working in technology, they help by purchasing the latest technology. Especially as we get into transhumanism, the religious will be less important to the technology economy.
The way things are going here just throw away your green card and declare yourself an illegal and you'll get citizenship right away. What a f'ed up system but that's what the Democrats are pushing for.