From Curiosity to Commercialisation: The Shift in U.S. Research Priorities Post-WWII and a message for New Zealand Policy Makers
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The Golden Era of Basic Science in the U.S. In the wake of World War II, the United States emerged not only as a global superpower but also as the world leader in basic science research. This period, often heralded as the golden era of basic science in the U.S., was characterized by an unprecedented surge in curiosity-driven research. The nation's commitment to exploring the unknown laid the groundwork for a series of scientific breakthroughs that would shape the future of humanity. Researchers, fueled by a blend of intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, embarked on quests that led to the discovery of DNA's double helix structure, the development of the polio vaccine, and the inception of quantum computing, among other milestones.
From Curiosity to Commercialisation: The Shift in U.S. Research Priorities Post-WWII and a message for New Zealand Policy Makers
From Curiosity to Commercialisation: The…
From Curiosity to Commercialisation: The Shift in U.S. Research Priorities Post-WWII and a message for New Zealand Policy Makers
The Golden Era of Basic Science in the U.S. In the wake of World War II, the United States emerged not only as a global superpower but also as the world leader in basic science research. This period, often heralded as the golden era of basic science in the U.S., was characterized by an unprecedented surge in curiosity-driven research. The nation's commitment to exploring the unknown laid the groundwork for a series of scientific breakthroughs that would shape the future of humanity. Researchers, fueled by a blend of intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, embarked on quests that led to the discovery of DNA's double helix structure, the development of the polio vaccine, and the inception of quantum computing, among other milestones.