The Objective of Worldwide Leadership in Science and Technology for the New Civilization

Abstract

The collective acquisition of scientific and technological knowledge by humanity will represent a substantial advantage of the forthcoming new civilization over the imperialist-capitalist system. Neoliberalism, on one hand, constricts the domain of objective reality by asserting that individuals possess their own realities, while on the other hand, it commodifies science, diminishing scientific knowledge to a resource accessible only to those who can purchase it. The execution of the national science agenda necessitates thorough planning that encompasses both long-term and medium-term strategies. Effective central planning and its efficient execution can only be realized under state leadership. Advancements in science and technology necessitate a proficient staff and the construction of suitable institutions equipped with cutting-edge equipment and laboratories. Consequently, contemporary scientific endeavors exhibit a significantly more collaborative character than those of the past. The foundational role of science in relation to technology, and technology in relation to innovation, can only be realized through the formulation of long-term strategies rather than relying on market forces to define these connections. The contemporary world necessitates an equitable and fair international order, while the scientific community demands a novel framework for international science governance that seeks to advance research for the collective good of humanity and utilize it as an instrument for future development. A new order can only be established when the emerging civilization attains a global leading role in science and technology.