A Quote by Richard Lindzen
In brief, we have the new paradigm where simulation and programs have replaced theory and observation, where government largely determines the nature of scientific activity, and where the primary role of professional societies is the lobbying of the government for special advantage.
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The primary role of professional societies is the lobbying of the government for special advantage
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