Senator Ted Cruz has asserted that various academic research topics, including studies on solar eclipses and self-driving cars, are examples of 'neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.' This claim arises from a recent database he published, which alleges that over $2 billion of the National Science Foundation's budget has gone to 'left-wing ideological crusades.' This critique aligns with broader attacks by the Trump administration against diversity and inclusion initiatives. Experts, including biologists and researchers, criticize Cruz's interpretation as misleading and detrimental to the integrity of scientific research.
The self-driving vehicle study's description predicts that advanced driving systems will 'reduce mobility barriers for older generations or people with disabilities' - meaning the word 'disabilities' may have triggered it to be flagged.
It's ludicrous. Cruz is using his position as a senator to make a big noise about fundamental research and mis-categorizing what's going on in the research and technology sector in this country.
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