TIME magazine's cover article "Is America flunking science?"

zking786
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:06:18 +0000

sakky:
You bring up valid points. I still, however, don’t completely understand your point of view. It seems like you’re pointing back to the irrationality of the labor market on multiple instances. I still don’t get why the company would want to pay more for the US employee. Maybe it’s my inexperience in labor economics, but I don’t seem to completely grasp your point as to why they aren’t increasing outsourcing. Instead, you’re pointing back to the companies splurging on various other financial aspects (like consulting) and thus concluding that they aren’t really concerned with saving money. If you could elaborate on this specific point, it would be great. Also, I’m wondering if there are any major labor regulations, limits, quotas, or impositions that prevent outsourcing.

pebbles:
I agree with your point. Without desire to learn, above financial incentives, we won’t find innovation. After all, it’s those who passionately engage in a field who ultimately suceed in major developments. Those who half-heartedly join a field, primarily in pursuit of a large paycheck often don’t derive true satisfaction in their lives and, perhaps more importantly, don’t contribute anything of much significance.