Americans as Explorers | Others as Refiners The claim highlights a recurring historical pattern, though it risks oversimplification. Americans and Western societies have driven many foundational breakthroughs — the airplane, transistor, internet, GPS, mRNA vaccines, reusable rockets, and CRISPR — fueled by institutions that reward risk, individualism, and rapid failure. Frontier mentality, English common-law protections, … Continue reading Free Speech and Innovation