Serge Haroche attributes populism to lack of education

Nobel Prize winner in Physics Serge Haroche has expressed concerns regarding the rise of populism, attributing it to a lack of education among the population. Speaking at the Starmus festival in Tenerife, Haroche discussed how politics, economy, and technology are shaping the current state of knowledge.

Haroche highlighted the risks facing international scientific collaborations, such as the International Space Station, due to political rivalries and conflicts. He noted a growing trend where private missions are expanding while public global cooperation faces challenges. Additionally, he observed that extremely wealthy individuals are increasingly gaining power and aligning with specific governments to influence decisions that should ideally be made by states for the public benefit.