The tech-broification of American science has officially begun
It treats public research more like a Silicon Valley startup than a public good, privileging measurable returns and speed over the slow, uncertain, and unpredictable work that has produced some of history’s most consequential discoveries. The 278 projects, reportedly selected from over 5,000 applications, all share a common premise: leveraging AI to accelerate scientific discovery. Venture capital and startup culture are built around identifying promising people, projects, and ideas, setting clear goals with measurable targets, and moving quickly, iterating constantly, and cutting work that seems unlikely to deliver results.
- ▪It treats public research more like a Silicon Valley startup than a public good, privileging measurable returns and speed over the slow, uncertain, and unpredictable work that has produced some of history’s most consequential discoveries.
- ▪The 278 projects, reportedly selected from over 5,000 applications, all share a common premise: leveraging AI to accelerate scientific discovery.
- ▪Venture capital and startup culture are built around identifying promising people, projects, and ideas, setting clear goals with measurable targets, and moving quickly, iterating constantly, and cutting work that seems unlikely to deliver r
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