[trevorboaconstr]

I understand what you’re saying. I see the data. That’s why I clarified my statement with —- if ‘resource parity’.

I think the data, while true, doesn’t do a great job of illustrating culture, tradition, education policy, and industrial policy.

That’s just my interpretation though. Like I said, knowing what I know about India and China in conjunction with their large populations, and their potential for increased growth and resource development, I don’t feel like it’s anything you should be spilling tea over. I would be more concerned if the US had a drop in total yearly publications rather than being overtaken.

[docmechanic]

Agreed.

Just trying to stimulate a discussion on what I find an interesting topic. Curious if someone would opine about "free markets" or "democratic governance". Didn't think I'd live to see the ISS politicized - and science generally - but here we are.