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Originally posted by Ken L
Then the 2nd level is to build a sustainable program that will continue to influence all the participants in the future.
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This is perhaps the best thread of the 2003 season so far.. Awesome comments by nearly everyone!
I agree with Ken's quote above, but I'd expand the 2nd level, changing it to "... influence
all of society in the future".
When Dean set out to change the culture, I think that he means a culture where technical pursuits are recognized and encouraged in the media and everyday conversations as much or more than the entertainment and sports industry are today.
I see some change in this direction already, with some papers and TV News covering more hard science and technology issues with greater detail than ever was present before. Let's all look forward to seeing some of the front page stories about sports and entertainment being replaced with news about the FIRST championships or the National Medal of Technology recipients. How about a daily Technology Section like most news outlets have with Sports and Entertainment?