I don’t know why it always surprises me when brilliant people, such as scientists at top research institutions, are unable to think creatively when it comes to policy. Here’s a quote from an editorial in last week’s Nature: Governments should work together to build the supercomputers needed for future predictions that can capture the detail required to inform policy. And, about ten pages later, you see: Sustainable solutions to worldwide crises such as overpopulation and climate change need regulating by global bodies, but whose views should these organizations represent? Both articles address the pros and cons of these statements, but … Continue reading World’s Leading Scientists Lack Basic Skill: Imagination