in thread "Mapping the critical cohorts of the US": I think one can add the high-skilled immigrant scientist/entrepreneur as a critical cohort too. 2y ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 1 1 I think one can add (view hidden) log in to judge received 1 1 Manhattan project had the European Jews e.g. Szilard, the Apollo Project had Wernher von Braun, Silicon Valley has Collison Brothers, Musk and (if you squint a little) Peter Thiel. Its neither controversial nor undesirable that US attracts the best and bri... 2y ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 1 1 Manhattan project ha (view hidden) log in to judge received 1 1 To add to my previous comment, In the US, individuals with high will to power can self-actualize in a way they can't in their native countries. That this can happen since the US scientific/business culture is so accepting & supportive of foreigners is I th... 2y ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 1 1 To add to my previou (view hidden) log in to judge received 1 1