The battle for science and research talent is probably the biggest silent battle that's ever gone on, and the general public is completely unaware. I really, r

The battle for science and research talent is probably the biggest silent battle that's ever gone on, and the general public is completely unaware. I really, really hope the new administration has someone who cranks up the "brain drain agenda" to 10. The only challenge is doing so without importing too many spies or covert actors — and that's a REAL challenge. Perhaps it would be easier to aggressively brain-drain China's allies (not that there are any I can think of)... I was quite shocked that an opthamologist at a clinic I regularly visit resigned after being ousted as a member of the Thousand Talents Program, here in San Diego [0]. [0]: https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2019/07/08/ucsd-doctor-resigns-thousand-talents-china/ https://timesofsandiego.com/education/2019/07/08/ucsd-doctor...