Talk:Strategy of Technology

Under the cold war section, it implies that the Vietnam war couldn't have been a necessary attrititive component of the Cold War unless it was *intended* as such. That doesn't make sense. How could intent matter in determining if it played a certain role after the fact? 70.91.235.10 13:49, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Citation?
Can anyone find the Bullock citation? I've tried looking through the supposed source and can't find anything. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikibolian (talk • contribs) 21:52, 8 June 2018 (UTC)

Adding citations
The technology development in the period of the Cold War was on an uprise due to the sheer competitiveness between the Soviet Union and the United States. Many Americans were worried about the United States, it was up in the air if they would be able keep up and make new advances in technology.

“Amid concern about how the United States can protect its technological advantages, spur a new era of innovation, and maintain its economic and military edge, one often hears the yearning for another “Sputnik moment.” The Soviet satellite—the first “artificial moon,” in the parlance of the era—sparked a celebrated “golden age” of government-driven innovation that has become a touchstone in contemporary policy discussions.”

“Tech-Politik: Historical Perspectives on Innovation, Technology, and Strategic Competition.” Tech-Politik: Historical Perspectives on Innovation, Technology, and Strategic Competition | Center for Strategic and International Studies, www.csis.org/analysis/tech-politik-historical-perspectives-innovation-technology-and-strategic-competition. Maddydowling27 (talk) 22:27, 14 September 2021 (UTC)