When a country starts investing a lot of resources in a tech area, a very sensible reaction is to view it as an incentive for similar investment. This is the very essence of competition. But when a cultural change goes along with the investment it becomes a threat. They’re tryna’ take away our burgers and freedom! …or They’re tryna’ take away our oil-powered cars and freedom!
To conservatives, who see meat, oil and cars as non-negotiable existential essentials, anything and any idea that suggests giving up, cutting back, or even criticizing any of them is going to make them smear on war paint and light torches. Which is always fun to watch.
When a country starts investing a lot of resources in a tech area, a very sensible reaction is to view it as an incentive for similar investment. This is the very essence of competition. But when a cultural change goes along with the investment it becomes a threat. They’re tryna’ take away our burgers and freedom! …or They’re tryna’ take away our oil-powered cars and freedom!
To conservatives, who see meat, oil and cars as non-negotiable existential essentials, anything and any idea that suggests giving up, cutting back, or even criticizing any of them is going to make them smear on war paint and light torches. Which is always fun to watch.