Science, Innovation, Government

Peter reflects on the impact of centralized government funding on scientific progress, drawing parallels between the Manhattan Project and the Apollo program. He questions the long-term effects of bureaucratic institutions on innovation and the trade-offs between acceleration and sustainability in scientific advancements.

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