And, when the government DOES do high-risk, high-reward investments in science and technology, how can the intellectual property and the subsequent wealth continue to benefit EVERYONE? Not just the contractors, who were already reimbursed for their research.
For all of the public funds that were expended to develop computer technology, space science, medical research, how is it that this wealth of innovation doesn’t benefit everyone? Minimum national incomes?
I don’t know if this interests you, but I just didn’t want it to go unsaid.
The problem is that if you restrict this, then a lot of times you don't get the full development.
For example, with pharmaceutical R&D we passed a law in the eighties to allow private businesses to benefit otherwise, the publicly funded research would just sit on a shelf.
The public benefit comes when the new technology is used
My biggest objection to what you say are the words “the problem”. THE problem? I’m sure that’s only one of many problems. I’m sure that there would have to be some creative minds to figure out how to adjust to make it profitable for enterprises to be involved, without giving away enough money to make the profits obscene. Right now, all of our progress has not made life more secure for many of our citizens. I’m hoping that, in a time of regaining our national footing after a serious coup attempt, some new, creative, hitherto unachievable adjustments might become possible. I mostly don’t want to see us try to go back to how things were BEFORE the coup.
Do you know of any other Millennial journalists who have spent 15-20 years or more at a single publication? Feels uncharacteristic of our generation to spend so long at a single job. Congrats, Derek, and looking forward to the change.
Very excited for this. My parents gifted me an Atlantic subscription for Christmas in 2019, and since then I’ve been a DT fan.
You’ve played a big part in why I, as a medical student and public health researcher, felt I needed to write. One might say I’m working towards an abundance agenda for healthcare! All the best.
Fastest launch --> sub time I've personally encountered
Agreed!
Woohoo! Count me in.
Chris has caught a new pokemon!
Big fan. Any feedback on our Every Friday format?
Congrats on the move! Can’t wait to hear more about abundance and all the big ideas you’ll be sharing here.
F YEAH ABUNDANCE.
this is so exciting! instantly subscribed.
looking forward to reading more GREAT pieces from you!
Ditto!
Let's fucking go, Derek.
Welcome. The water is warm
Welcome Derek! I’ve never subscribed to anything so fast in my LIFE!
"I’m leaving because, after almost two decades at one publication, I want to write for myself."
That's almost always the best writing, especially, in the end, for readers themselves.
Extremely glad to hear this move!
And, when the government DOES do high-risk, high-reward investments in science and technology, how can the intellectual property and the subsequent wealth continue to benefit EVERYONE? Not just the contractors, who were already reimbursed for their research.
For all of the public funds that were expended to develop computer technology, space science, medical research, how is it that this wealth of innovation doesn’t benefit everyone? Minimum national incomes?
I don’t know if this interests you, but I just didn’t want it to go unsaid.
The problem is that if you restrict this, then a lot of times you don't get the full development.
For example, with pharmaceutical R&D we passed a law in the eighties to allow private businesses to benefit otherwise, the publicly funded research would just sit on a shelf.
The public benefit comes when the new technology is used
My biggest objection to what you say are the words “the problem”. THE problem? I’m sure that’s only one of many problems. I’m sure that there would have to be some creative minds to figure out how to adjust to make it profitable for enterprises to be involved, without giving away enough money to make the profits obscene. Right now, all of our progress has not made life more secure for many of our citizens. I’m hoping that, in a time of regaining our national footing after a serious coup attempt, some new, creative, hitherto unachievable adjustments might become possible. I mostly don’t want to see us try to go back to how things were BEFORE the coup.
Jerry! No! Don’t fall for it Jerry!
Do you know of any other Millennial journalists who have spent 15-20 years or more at a single publication? Feels uncharacteristic of our generation to spend so long at a single job. Congrats, Derek, and looking forward to the change.
Very excited for this. My parents gifted me an Atlantic subscription for Christmas in 2019, and since then I’ve been a DT fan.
You’ve played a big part in why I, as a medical student and public health researcher, felt I needed to write. One might say I’m working towards an abundance agenda for healthcare! All the best.
Hopefully will get a chance to read more, but I'm a big fan of Plain English!
My favorite part about your abundance essays will be how they draw out the pro-scarcity crowd.
e.g. "Zoning is good."
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Congratulations, Derek! Subscribed, of course.