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Why Are the Best and Brightest Not Flooding DARPA?

Posted by samzenpus on from the getting-paid-in-the-private-sector dept.

David W. White writes "Wired mag's Danger Room carried an article today that highlighted how desperate the US Military's DARPA has become in its attempts to bring in additional brain power. The tactics include filmed testimonials, folders and even playing cards all screaming join DARPA! Where are all the Einsteins who want to be on the cutting edge for the Government?"

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  1. Because... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... "all the Einsteins" would do things like implement proper backing up of e-mails at the Whitehouse. Need I say more?

  2. Obligatory Simpsons by computerman413 · · Score: 5, Funny

    How about a music video with lyrics such as "APRAD nioj"?

  3. Re:Umm, because .... by Schnoogs · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah because DARPA is a part of the infrantry.