Is Anti-Intellectualism A National Security Threat ?

In the high-stakes race for global technological dominance, the United States faces an increasingly competitive challenge from China. Yet, at home, anti-intellectualism threatens to undermine America’s ability to lead in fields like AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. From politicized education policies to attacks on scientific institutions, anti-intellectualism is eroding the very foundations of U.S. innovation. In this post, we explore how this growing trend could jeopardize America’s national security and give China the upper hand in the race for global power.