Is US lead in Science,Technology, and Diplomacy in danger?
At a time when some had begun to question how long America’s dominance in science, technology and diplomacy could last, nine of the 11 nominees who won or shared this year’s five prizes handed out so far are American. Does that mean those who question Americas true dominance are wrong. Not quite, here is why! Nobel Prize is awarded for past performance. President Obama won the Nobel prize for future anticipation of his performance. No one knows how far Obama will be successful in creating peace while leading a country that is filled with hatred and vengeance. The science Nobel prizes were awarded for works that were done decades ago. Twenty years from today, Americas real dominance in science, technology and diplomacy will be manifested with the number of Nobel Prizes. There is a vacuum in American leadership in science, technology and diplomacy. That is because of the faulty education system. The emphasis in American research is on publication and citations. Unfortunately, the practic
