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William Hooke’s Blog

• The struggle to realize societal benefit from S&T.
  “The American Meteorological Society advances the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society.” – the AMS Mission (emphasis added) At one time or another, just about every member of the American Meteorological Society comes across … Continue reading →
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• No science, no sustainability… the implications.
  If vigorous advance of science and technology is a necessary condition for sustainability, then getting the social contract between science and society right is vital to humanity’s prospects. What features of that social contract matter? Today’s post considers one that’s … Continue reading →
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• No science, no sustainability.
  On August 26, 1999 – almost two decades ago – Allan Bromley, science advisor to George H.W. Bush from 1989-1993, contributed an op-ed to the Washington Post, entitled No Science, no Surplus. His basic point? That America’s healthy finances and … Continue reading →
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