If Weinstein could tone down his conspiratorial edges and focus on the primary substance of what he’s saying, I think he would be more effective at achieving hi

If Weinstein could tone down his conspiratorial edges and focus on the primary substance of what he’s saying, I think he would be more effective at achieving his goals. I like his podcast appearances — they are fun to listen to — but the solution to political machinations destroying established institutions is not to focus on the politics! We need to escape that frame entirely, and focus instead on building new institutions that are sufficiently reverent of smart minds and brilliant people. Yes, we need new physics! We get there by escaping the current career trap which stops brilliant people from trying new approaches. Give the top, boldest, most daring researchers an alternative to tenure — $10m vested in a secure position at a new research institute. Then they won’t have to be scared of string theory boogeymen.