Does MAGA Actually Want American Science to Win?

Published In: New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society, 2026, n. 83. P. 100 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Schulman, Ari 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jay Bhattacharya, the new director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and his critiques of the American medical research system, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses two main critiques of the NIH: its failure to maintain public trust due to groupthink and censorship during the pandemic, and its inefficiency in delivering tangible research outcomes. The author expresses skepticism about Bhattacharya's potential for reform, noting that while his vision is serious, the political and institutional challenges he faces may hinder meaningful change. The article also explores the broader implications of Bhattacharya's ideas on science and politics, suggesting that the current political climate may not support the open inquiry necessary for scientific progress. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society. 2026/01, Issue 83, p100
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
Publication Date:2026
ISSN:1543-1215
Accession Number:190173898
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