Generation We's Apollo Project

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To PurpleSlog of WI:
Were it not for the defense department, we would not be having this conversation. (Hint: defense $ funded development of the Internet.) There is a role -- and track record of success -- for public funding of long-term R&D that has social benefits but high risk/long horizon. (Our tax code should be tweaked to provide incentive for long-term business focus, but that's another topic.)
Re Millennials, I believe that there's a lot of hype (they are no more homogeneous than Boomers were) but some lessons to learn as well.
Moreover, I think our nation (and the world) could benefit from the collective energy and focus that an Apollo-type project brought in the 1960s. It was _short_ but profound. Doubt me? Go watch The Shadow of the Moon (thank you, Ron Howard).
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Kathy of WA 3:15PM November 21, 2008

Dear Sir/Ma.
how are you doing,i hope your fine and keeping cool and nice.so i am realy happy for this.well know i will like you to find me job in NEW YOUR please.
thakk you.
Best Regards.
Reginald

Reginald of NY 7:18AM September 07, 2008

What a dumb idea. Governments are no good at "inventing" anything. The Apollo project and the Manhattan project are the exceptions (and they had clearly defined goals).
The same thing could be accomplished by:
1) Increase basic science research grants through the DoE and NSF.
2) Sponsor Prizes to be awarded when certain energy producing threshold are met.
3) Get government regulations out of the way of the entrepreneurs who will make this happen.

PurpleSlog of WI 5:40PM September 06, 2008