The Essential Role of Science in Driving Innovation and Economic Growth
By
chmaynard
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
This article examines the fundamental nature of science and its critical role in innovation and economic growth, arguing that science is not just academic research but a systematic process of discovery that drives technological advancement and startup creation. The author contends that attacks on science education and research threaten the innovation ecosystem that fuels economic prosperity, emphasizing that science provides the foundational knowledge that enables technological breakthroughs and entrepreneurial ventures.
Key quotes
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Unfortunately, you won't see answers to these questions in the general press – it's not clickbait enough. Nor will you read about it in the science journals– it's not technical enough.
You won't hear a succinct description from any of the universities under fire, either – they've long lost the ability to connect.
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