‘Pessimism about our institutions has fueled optimism about disruption’ - The New Atlantis

Ari Schulman: Ian, you’re part of what we might loosely call the “science reform community.” Tell us what that means and what your specific focus is in your role at the Foundation for American Innovation.

Ian Banks: At FAI, I run the Science and Innovation team, which encompasses federal R&D as well as related efforts including biotechnology and biosecurity, weather and atmosphere policy, and landscape and technology issues such as de-extinction or insect elimination. In this capacity, I help develop and support the enactment of policies on federal science and related issues.