Where is the
vision? The
Australian Government have reissued their research priorities for science.
Sadly it’s infected with the eco-virus. There are seven “sustainables”, and ten
aspects of “change”. When it comes to maximizing our competitive advantage, the
first point is the development of “reliable, low cost, low emission energy.”
Say no more. After applying a wheel-clamp to the economy, we’re paying
scientists to figure out how to drive cars with wheel-clamps on.
The
Australian Academy of Science “welcomes
the release” which tell us exactly how useful they are. They think
this is a “long-term, strategic vision for Australia”. I think this is an
eco-pop wish-list of bland mediocrity on a dead-end road. It’s time for real
scientists to ditch the current associations, which have forgotten what science
is, and start some new ones……To Read More…. 
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