China Is Catching Up to Silicon Valley: Milner

The video discusses the importance of science and the need for public funding, emphasizing the role of curiosity-driven fundamental science. It explores the involvement of big tech companies in applied science and compares tech innovation in Silicon Valley and China. The challenges of replicating Silicon Valley's unique ecosystem elsewhere are also highlighted.

What challenges are mentioned regarding the funding of science?

How do big tech companies like Facebook and Amazon relate to the field of science?

What is the significance of fundamental science according to the text?

In what ways does the text suggest that curiosity drives scientific discovery?

What factors contribute to the creation of a new 'Silicon Valley' according to the discussion?