He saw each new human being as an emergent brain and asset producer, not merely a mouth to feed. Without leaving his scientific footing, Simon developed a bias for optimism about man, knowledge, science, technological progress and the future. His bias has proven scientifically sound, if not politically correct. America could use a Simon revival for two reasons. One is the great turn of the millennial clock that is looming, along with the attendant hysterias and fears over the Y2K problem.
Quacks are everywhere, promoting the worst possible outcomes.
And they're not alone. And you could fill a public library with Jeremy Rifkin's lamentations over cloning, biotechnology and Holstein cows that give too much milk. Even Vice President Gore has jumped in. Only higher fuel taxes and grassy berms can save us. You'll be a better businessman because of it.