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Metaphors & SoundbitesSolutionsClean EnergyHow are jets, transistors, computers, internet, GPS alike?How are jets, transistors, computers, internet, GPS alike?
"What do jet engines, computers, transistors, the internet, and the Global Positioning System (GPS) have in common? They all owe their existence to early stage investment by the U.S. government."
source: Eric Vermeiren, "Shoot for the Stars," Clean Currents
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byMakan
June 15, 2012
Gwynne Dyer in "Climate Wars" credits these to the military. He notes this in the context that the Pentagon is currently investing in energy efficiency and biofuels. He anticipates that there will be society-wide benefits from military investment in energy efficiency and biofuels.
Attributing these to the government is a good argument for government investment. Attributing them to the military is a good argument for acknowledging the special expertise of the military in identifying risk and taking appropriate action.
Both are good!
Attributing these to the government is a good argument for government investment. Attributing them to the military is a good argument for acknowledging the special expertise of the military in identifying risk and taking appropriate action.
Both are good!