White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a report, “Science: A New Golden Age,” proposing how the Trump administration can improve U.S. science. The document is criticized for its internal incoherence, glossing over the administration’s detrimental actions towards science, and mixing genuine issues with political grievances and Silicon Valley perspectives. It fails to offer concrete solutions and lacks consistency with the administration’s broader goals and actions.

• The report “Science: A New Golden Age” aims to outline improvements for U.S. science under the Trump administration.
• Critics argue the report lacks internal coherence and self-awareness, failing to address the administration’s own harmful policies towards science.
• It conflates real scientific issues with political grievances and perspectives influenced by venture capital.
• The report proposes vague solutions like simplifying grant processes but doesn’t identify specific regulations to reform.
• It highlights past successes like the Human Genome Project while seemingly ignoring the administration’s efforts to minimize international collaboration.
• Concerns are raised about the report’s treatment of innovation, peer review, and its emphasis on practical application over theoretical contributions.
• The document contains political complaints about diversity initiatives, foreign students, grant overheads, and the scientific community’s role in policy debates.
• The report’s audience and goals are unclear, appearing to offer little to policymakers within the administration or the scientists affected by its policies.
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