Currently, the EU has no digital presence. It does not appear that it will have a digital future either.
I understand that something needs to change. The lack of relevance has societal, economic, geopolitical, and even military consequences.
I am not convinced that these specific laws are the issue. There seems to be a fundamental problem at the core of the EU’s industry that predates them: there is no grassroots innovation.
Most of what are now technology companies with finances comparable to some EU countries started out as students in garages in the 2000s. What seems to be missing in the EU is the joy and ability for outsiders to pursue unconventional ideas.
The EU’s concept of “innovation” often involves extensive bureaucracy and subsidies for programs like Horizon 2020. An in-group of industry representatives receives subsidies that were developed by their own lobbyists. While this might be effective if the goal is to reduce vehicle breaking particles by 9.23%, it does not foster novel technology or innovative ideas.
If a committee of bureaucrats can understand it, then it is unlikely to lead to significant technological advancements or innovative concepts.
Currently, the EU has no digital presence. It does not appear that it will have a digital future either.
I understand that something needs to change. The lack of relevance has societal, economic, geopolitical, and even military consequences.
I am not convinced that these specific laws are the issue. There seems to be a fundamental problem at the core of the EU’s industry that predates them: there is no grassroots innovation.
Most of what are now technology companies with finances comparable to some EU countries started out as students in garages in the 2000s. What seems to be missing in the EU is the joy and ability for outsiders to pursue unconventional ideas.
The EU’s concept of “innovation” often involves extensive bureaucracy and subsidies for programs like Horizon 2020. An in-group of industry representatives receives subsidies that were developed by their own lobbyists. While this might be effective if the goal is to reduce vehicle breaking particles by 9.23%, it does not foster novel technology or innovative ideas.
If a committee of bureaucrats can understand it, then it is unlikely to lead to significant technological advancements or innovative concepts.