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White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of grievances and real problems.
TL;DR
- The report "Science: A New Golden Age" aims to outline improvements for U.S. science under the Trump administration.
- Critics argue the report lacks internal coherence and self-awareness, failing to address the administration's own harmful policies towards science.
- It conflates real scientific issues with political grievances and perspectives influenced by venture capital.
- The report proposes vague solutions like simplifying grant processes but doesn't identify specific regulations to reform.
- It highlights past successes like the Human Genome Project while seemingly ignoring the administration's efforts to minimize international collaboration.
- Concerns are raised about the report's treatment of innovation, peer review, and its emphasis on practical application over theoretical contributions.
- The document contains political complaints about diversity initiatives, foreign students, grant overheads, and the scientific community's role in policy debates.
- The report's audience and goals are unclear, appearing to offer little to policymakers within the administration or the scientists affected by its policies.