
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of government control over scientific research funding and its potential dangers.
How to kill science is also how to kill humans. The incompetent "leadership" in the United States is racing toward dictatorship in their desire to kill all humans. They are proposing to rewrite science so that any government funding that pays for research gets to dictate what that research is and how it is interpreted. Either you say what the government wants, or else you don't get any research funding. It is an unprecedented move that no president has ever tried in history, becuase it is a terrible, horrible, stupid, counterproductive idea. But, that's what happens when you get a bunch of republicans in charge. We'll break down the details of this incredible stupidity and provide some guidance on what you can do about it. See the first link where you can register your complaints. Note that, in a rare event, we are going to tell you that next week's mini is all about how to craft public comment for maximum effect. Let your voice be heard! COMMENT ON THIS ISSUE HERE : Abraham: Ghosts (season 5; https://www.cbs.com/shows/ghosts/) Shane: The Mandalorian and Grogu (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30825738/) Holidays (6/10/2026): Ball Point Pen Day Herbs & Spices Day National Black…
People in this episode
Host: Abraham
Topics covered
- science
- government funding
- research integrity
- political influence
- public comment
Keywords
- science
- government
- research funding
- dictatorship
- public comment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United States, republicans
Books & works: Ghosts, The Mandalorian and Grogu
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