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21. Some Relevant Carl Sagan Quotes To Ponder —
1 - We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology,
in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.
2 - We have arranged things so that almost no one understands science and
technology. This is a prescription for disaster. We might get away with it for
awhile, but sooner or later this combustible mixture of ignorance and
power is going to blow up in our faces.
3 - I am often amazed at how much more capability and enthusiasm for science
there is among elementary school youngsters than among college students.
4 - Skeptical scrutiny is the means by which deep thoughts can be separated
from deep nonsense.
71. Question #1:
Exactly how much of the developer’s job and economic claims are guaranteed?
Answer: None.
72. Question #2:
Specifically how much of the guaranteed jobs and economic benefits will go to
local citizens?
Answer: We have no idea. Most initial jobs will be to imported specialists.
73. Question #3:
What are the NET jobs and economic benefits to the region?
Answer: There will be NET job and economic losses. See next slides!