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The number of scientists and the number of scientifically literate people are two different issues. It seems entirely plausible to me that the American educati
by dandelany 17y ago
The number of scientists and the number of scientifically literate people are two different issues.
It seems entirely plausible to me that the American education system produces more prospective research scientists than there are job openings for them, but that it also completely fails at teaching basic mathematic and scientific concepts to those who have no desire to be career scientists.