And if you focus in on technologies championed by politicians instead of those going on deep inside government labs to address real strategic needs, you see even less success.
Government organizations can and do innovate, but like you said, its usually for defense purposes. Which is fine with me. Like many people, I don't enjoy invasions or nuclear strikes.
When APRANET was developed, I think it was more of a side project than a campaign issue.
The folklore that I know is that ARPANET was created to provide communication channels across the US in the event of nuclear war. I should find a reference for this.
Government organizations can and do innovate, but like you said, its usually for defense purposes. Which is fine with me. Like many people, I don't enjoy invasions or nuclear strikes.
When APRANET was developed, I think it was more of a side project than a campaign issue.