Walter Isaacson & Business Roundtable CEO Josh Bolten 5/19/25
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Funding the Future of Science
This chapter explores the critical intersection of business, science, and politics, highlighting the impact of government funding cuts on research and development. It discusses how these reductions threaten advancements in gene editing and biotechnology, particularly achievements in CRISPR technology, and emphasizes the need for federal support to maintain innovation. Additionally, the conversation raises concerns about the loss of graduate talent to international institutions due to diminishing funding in the U.S.
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