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Scientists and technologists have the same uneasy status in our society as the Jedi in the Galactic Republic. They are scorned by the cultural left and the cult
by Nwallins 17y ago
Scientists and technologists have the same uneasy status in our society as the Jedi in the Galactic Republic. They are scorned by the cultural left and the cultural right, and young people avoid science and math classes in hordes.
This theme is explored in depth with Stephenson's (fictional) account of the Ita, from his (fascinating) 2008 novel, Anathem.