But most complex problems have a lot of irreducible uncertainty (and many societal problems are like this), where discrete commitments become really about value judgements and not about underlying probabilities. /fin

More data, better models, advancing science does not eliminate this tension. It can help reduce uncertainty, and thus mitigate the tension. 3/n

Yet, in organizing our societies and lives, we need to commit to discrete rules, decisions, policies, actions… This is the ultimate source of much of our tension. 2/n

We are, in effect, burning down the library, shutting down higher education, shackling the independent thinker and innovator, burying our head in the sand, and killing the American dream. So sad... 5/end

Our ability to preserve and disseminate scientific knowledge is also under threat. The data that we rely on to monitor the health of people, cities, institutions, economy, natural ecosystems, to track weather patterns, to support exploration, are not going to be maintained. 4/n

This means we are losing future generations of researchers, doctors, vets, thought leaders, policy makers, lawyers, architects, engineers, entrepreneurs.... 3/n

Our research mission is grinding to a halt. Which means, progress in science and technology is slowing down. Our training programs, such as PhD/MD programs, which attract world-class international talent to the US are shrinking and many will not survive. 2/n

Here’s the show. Please watch!
It’s all about HHS and the first segment is about NIH.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H34...