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The Ponzi Scheme of Constant Innovation
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The current situation in the US is a Ponzi scheme based on the promise of constant innovation, which has starved the system for growth and caused failure in handling present pathogens.
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Education
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The current education model is falling apart and some people are considering building a new university to protect academic freedom and explore different characteristics. However, funding remains a challenge for aspiring students with great ideas.
ChapterThe Ponzi Scheme of Constant Innovation
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The current situation in America is built on the promise of constant innovation, but by starving the system for growth, it is suffering from a failure of its immune system to handle present pathogens.
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Economic Growth
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The current situation in America is built on the promise of constant innovation, but by starving the system for growth, it is suffering from a failure of its immune system to handle present pathogens. Growth should be treated like an immune system, as there will always be pathogens present.