The National Science Foundation is about as likely to become a leader in innovation, says inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, as a sumo wrestler is of fitting into a tutu. Speaking this morning to a distinguished group of scientists and educators, Kamen delivered a blunt message: Don't try to do innovation yourself. Instead, give little guys like me the resources to get the job done, and then get out of the way.
Since SFI is to some extent modelled on the NSF this may have implications for science research policy in Ireland. Thats assuming that vested interests don't get to call the shots.
http://blogs.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2009/08/dean-kamen-tutu.html#more
2 comments:
Kevin - an interesting perspective from someone like Kamen who has achieved a lot - no more than that though. I suspect you of laying a cunning ruse to be honest Kevin. If you are trying to say that people should not use single speeches by people from one-side of the debate as evidence then point made.
Eh no, I was just pointing out an interesting perspective from someone like Kamen who has achieved a lot - no more than that actually.
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