Why Are the Best and Brightest Not Flooding DARPA?

**TNT Bot** · Jun 18, 2008, 10:39pm

David W. White writes "Wired mag's Danger Room carried an article today that highlighted how desperate the US Military's DARPA has become in its attempts to bring in additional brain power. The tactics include filmed testimonials, folders and even playing cards all screaming join DARPA! Where are all the Einsteins who want to be on the cutting edge for the Government?"

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**APK** · Jun 23, 2008, 01:50pm

Ever see the film "Good Will Hunting", when they attempt to hire HIM into such an organization? Well, money is NOT the "only issue" @ hand here sometimes, with SOME folks - Will Hunting's explanation would be along the lines of the one I would tell them too... APK

Jun 23, 2008, 01:50pm	#2 (permalink) Re: Why Are the Best and Brightest Not Flooding DARPA?
APK Elite Member Posts: 354 Name: The Duke of URL Karma:	Ever see the film "Good Will Hunting", when they attempt to hire HIM into such an organization? Well, money is NOT the "only issue" @ hand here sometimes, with SOME folks - Will Hunting's explanation would be along the lines of the one I would tell them too... APK __________________ "I'm Reese: Sgt. TechComVN38416, assigned to protect you - You've been TARGETTED FOR TERMINATION!"

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Jun 18, 2008, 10:39pm	#1 (permalink) Why Are the Best and Brightest Not Flooding DARPA?
TNT Bot Elite Member Posts: 4,287 Karma:	David W. White writes "Wired mag's Danger Room carried an article today that highlighted how desperate the US Military's DARPA has become in its attempts to bring in additional brain power. The tactics include filmed testimonials, folders and even playing cards all screaming join DARPA! Where are all the Einsteins who want to be on the cutting edge for the Government?" Read more of this story at Slashdot. </img> More...