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Re:The U.S. Is Driving Away Young Scientists by Varelion on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @09:56AM (#50441274)
Yeah, from what I understand those that leave are living much better lives. Wive has a Masters in Biotech and is being pulled to European opportunities.
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Re:The U.S. Is Driving Away Young Scientists by carlosjobim on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @10:10AM (#50441493)
Those who are leaving are certainly leaving for better opportunities and better lives. Otherwise they would stay, or at least not be away for long.

But would everyone except for "obscenely rich people" be better off somewhere else? If so, then where, and why aren't they leaving by the tens of millions for those places?

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Re:The U.S. Is Driving Away Young Scientists by Varelion on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @11:53AM (#50442967)
> If so, then where, and why aren't they leaving by the tens of millions for those places?

Because life is messy. Because leaving is expensive. Because being accepted into a successful country requires opportunities and circumstances.

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