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by alun 359 days ago
Definitely a step in the right direction for the UK, a nation that has historically been full of inventors.

One of the most important factors for ARIA’s success will be whether its leadership can protect a culture that accepts that some bets won’t pay off until after their term ends. Short-termism plagues government leadership roles, and it's exactly the kind of thing that could kill a program like this.

In other words, pick bold leaders that don't have an ego.