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Another way that the field would change: right now, many computer scientists are first-generation immigrants (Asians, Indians, Israelis, Eastern Europeans, etc.). They still maintain ties to their home countries and travel back a lot. If flight was impossible for decades, all these people would either go back to their home countries for good (and perhaps try to establish more research centers there), or find a way to permanently transport their parents and family members to wherever they're living (less likely).
Apr 28, 2010, 1:07:49 AM
Posted to Life without Flying