I think that the phenomenon of intellectual subcontracting is important. I expect that its effects will be a lot more noticeable in a decade. I don't think that the ratio of Jews/Asians/Indians in US universities is something to worry about. It's the technological dependence on bright minds abroad that's a concern.
Johnny Can't Read
I think that the phenomenon of intellectual subcontracting is important. I expect that its effects will be a lot more noticeable in a decade. I don't think that the ratio of Jews/Asians/Indians in US universities is something to worry about. It's the technological dependence on bright minds abroad that's a concern.
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