It looks like China has just reached parity with the west this decade, and now it’s starting to visibly pull ahead. I think we’ll see the pace of that accelerate over time as well given that the very act of catching up requires faster rate of development.
More with the current Trump wall surrounding all the US and scientifics leaving the states to MAGA (Make America a Golfstate Again), too stupid to understand that walls always work in both directions, even the economic ones.Now qith Canada, Mexico and also the EU making business with China. The eggs problem is only the beginning.
That’s going to accelerate the process for sure. Also worth noting that the US education system has been terrible for decades, and they’ve relied on poaching talent around the world to stay at the top.
It is absolutely essential, but certain rulers are not interested in a population of cultured and educated, why their policy requires subjects obedient, ignorant and submissive who believes their lies. “In God we trust, to make America great again”, something like this.
China is currently leading in Science and Tech
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-17/China-is-gradually-becoming-a-leading-innovator-in-advanced-industries-1BOBl7BCHq8/p.html
Even 2 years ago , China leads in 37 of 44 areas
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/02/china-leading-us-in-technology-race-in-all-but-a-few-fields-thinktank-finds
It looks like China has just reached parity with the west this decade, and now it’s starting to visibly pull ahead. I think we’ll see the pace of that accelerate over time as well given that the very act of catching up requires faster rate of development.
More with the current Trump wall surrounding all the US and scientifics leaving the states to MAGA (Make America a Golfstate Again), too stupid to understand that walls always work in both directions, even the economic ones.Now qith Canada, Mexico and also the EU making business with China. The eggs problem is only the beginning.
That’s going to accelerate the process for sure. Also worth noting that the US education system has been terrible for decades, and they’ve relied on poaching talent around the world to stay at the top.
Nice article, it seems that the US with Trump is out of the game befor this year ends.
https://www.theverge.com/space/629948/space-science-dei-diversity-nasa-trump
Cletus approved
Critical support for the US destroying its scientific and technology base.
If you want your country to improve socially and economically you need a decent education system.
It is absolutely essential, but certain rulers are not interested in a population of cultured and educated, why their policy requires subjects obedient, ignorant and submissive who believes their lies. “In God we trust, to make America great again”, something like this.