I have an update from China. Strangest thing. This poster at a locally run forum (the region is less than 200k people) has really provided me a lot
of spectacularly good links. Two of them deal with the China connection.
I am willing to bet that the Chinese government is willing to provide a substantial amount of autonomy (at least initially) to a scientist like Dr.
Li, who can provide technology that gives a competitve edge. They are moving full speed ahead with stem cell research and could end up being a
sponsor of human cloning.
Below is a joint Chinese/US effort:
High Frequency Gravity Waves
It is Chinese with English translations. Could one of our mathematicians have a perusal at the math and theory and provide some feedback?
I have a patent related to this, as well...but haven't finished with it yet. I will post it tomorrow (when i can use my desktop system and get into
my full suite of applications).
In the meantime, something to consider:
Dr. Li left U of Ala because she was feeling they were too focused on the end product, with making a workable and marketable product. This is the
capitalism and free market economics unduly influencing science.
She wanted to work on the theory, to prove specific principles. This would allow for further development of greater understanding (and greater
technological achievement) while still achieving some marketable concepts to help fund the long term effort.
It would seem that her reasons for leaving are solid and commendable. There is a line that must be considered, and i (being in business) understand
things like return on investment. However, there has to be an understanding that intellectual rights can create a MUCH greater return, and could
likely be worth waiting for.
[edit on 4-2-2008 by bigfatfurrytexan]