Helmut Schwarz, a noted chemist, received the Frontiers of Knowledge Award and reflected on the rise of Adolf Hitler, noting its detrimental effect on German science. He draws parallels between Hitler's control over academia and Donald Trump's antagonistic stance towards universities. He emphasizes the importance of these developments for the long-term health of scientific inquiry. Camille Parmesan notes the dismissal of Trump's more extreme proposals, likening them to the failure to heed Hitler's warnings. The conversation highlights concerns about political influences on scientific progress in the U.S. today.
Helmut Schwarz warns of the long-term implications of Trump's view of universities and draws parallels to the disintegration of German science under Hitler's regime.
Camille Parmesan reflects on the dismissive attitude toward Trump's proposals, comparing it to how many ignored Hitler's outlined plans for power.
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