SOLVED! #20 - America’s Brain Drain: How Scientific Empires Fall
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
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The Brain Drain and Scientific Innovation
This chapter explores how the forced migration of scientists has historically shaped scientific advancements, citing examples from events like the Spanish Inquisition and World War II. It discusses the current trends in the privatization of space exploration and critiques the disconnect among political factions regarding the value of scientific progress. Through examining America's declining status in the scientific community, the chapter highlights the impact of anti-intellectualism and calls for a deeper appreciation of exploratory research.
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