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In reply to the discussion: Yeah...I Dunno....this space stuff... [View all]tulipsandroses
(6,231 posts)Behind them are the scientists, engineers, physicists. What will we learn that will benefit us? Not because of the billionaires, their money will make it possible, but the great minds behind the scenes, what will they learn that may be applicable for the benefit of mankind.
I listened to the various scientists that Ali Velshi interviewed and I enjoyed it. Speaking in complex tech jargon will have people tuning out. I appreciated the simple explanations of difficult concepts by the people interviewed. OF course we cannot possibly understand these concepts in 5 minute interviews.
There were so many good things I saw today. Women on that flight, including a minority woman.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water because you despise billionaires.
The USA Is lagging in Science and Math careers.
Then we get upset about recruiting people from other countries to fill the need.
I am not thinking about the billionaires, they will fund these projects for their own wants and needs, however don't forget what this means to the people behind the scenes and how their work may benefit us.