Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation

Re:Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on inn... by jacobwilliamroy on Sunday September 13, 2020 @01:13AM (#24458554)

Having a dumb population means you can make lots of money for very little effort.

Pet rocks? Million dollar idea.

Water? As long as it's .00000000000000001% poison, it's a homeopathic remedy you can sell for $500 a vial. Add more water to make it more expensive.

Ever think about using the equity in your home to consolidate your credit cards and other debts?

Dumb dumbs spend more and expect less. Bad education is good for the economy.

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Re:Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on inn... by missedthecue on Sunday September 13, 2020 @02:50AM (#24458937)

I don't think this is a very good take. There is a very clear correlation between GNP and education level in nations.

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Re:Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on inn... by jacobwilliamroy on Sunday September 13, 2020 @03:14AM (#24459033)

The U.S. is the exception, not the rule. We have a global, neoliberal economy. We don't need skilled americans. What we need is more useless watchamacallits! Would you like to buy some bottled water? It comes from a spring, I promise!

Or maybe another smart phone? Probably been awhile since you bought one of those. Why not buy one again?

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