5 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
American scientist and research strategist — who works on accelerating scientific research through better tools and organization — associated with AI and neuroscience research communities.
Irish-American entrepreneur — co-founder and CEO of Stripe — who built the internet's payment infrastructure while simultaneously funding science (Fast Grants, Arc Institute, Convergent Research) and producing unusually high-quality public intellectual work on progress, science stagnation, and technology.
Vannevar Bush's 1970 memoir documenting his role directing American science during World War II — including the coordination of the Manhattan Project and radar development — and making the case for the OSRD model of government-funded university research.
Vannevar Bush's 1945 report to President Truman arguing that government should fund basic scientific research as a long-term national investment.
American engineer and science administrator who coordinated US scientific research during World War II and authored the foundational policy document for postwar federal science funding.