The Price of Discovery - Can U.S. Science Survive the Squeeze?

Explore the critical challenges facing American scientific research in this 53-minute conference talk from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Examine the implications of major funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF), and analyze what these reductions mean for the future of research, innovation, and economic growth in the United States. Investigate the factors that led to this funding crisis and discover potential strategies for creating a more sustainable path forward for American science. Gain insights into the broader consequences of reduced scientific investment and understand the stakes involved for maintaining America's position as a global leader in research and development.