It was interesting how the founders were disenchanted with the idea of having to peddle their solutions to merchants and not scientists. I wonder if we can devise a better system for scientific and academic pursuits. I know my university is potentially laying off CS lecturers, while protecting the nano and biotech departments--posturing for grant and loan money. Much like in the article, it always is unfortunate when politics dooms an otherwise forward-thinking endeavor.
It was interesting how the founders were disenchanted with the idea of having to peddle their solutions to merchants and not scientists. I wonder if we can devise a better system for scientific and academic pursuits. I know my university is potentially laying off CS lecturers, while protecting the nano and biotech departments--posturing for grant and loan money. Much like in the article, it always is unfortunate when politics dooms an otherwise forward-thinking endeavor.