For decades, spending on the future put the nation ahead of all others. What would it take to revive that spirit?
Why the US is falling behind- a lack of R&D, particularly around computers, emerging technologies, and education. And how we are starting to reinvest in critical R&D again for things like vaccines and chips.
This article discusses the history of American research and technology and how it lifted tons of other countries up by investing in R&D and modernizing education for everyone.
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