The world has shown that if you provide capital and expertise to an area that is starved for capital and expertise, really good things will happen.
Nathan MyhrvoldNear Marseilles in the south of France, bouillabaisse is a cult food. In Toulouse and Carcassonne, the bean-based stew cassoulet is a cult food. Spain has paella and a number of others. Italy has so many, its cuisine is practically defined by them.
Nathan MyhrvoldNo CEO ever says, 'Damnit, we need to increase research!' I want to encourage them to do that.
Nathan MyhrvoldNuclear energy is a baseload - meaning it's power that you can run any time you want, day or night - and carbon-free.
Nathan MyhrvoldWine lovers have known for centuries that decanting wine before serving it often improves its flavor. Whatever the dominant process, the traditional decanter is a rather pathetic tool to accomplish it. A few years ago, I found I could get much better results by using an ordinary kitchen blender.
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