[FRIAM] on the obustness of globalism

[Owen Densmore]

We just got a lot dumber.

(Terence Tao? Wow! Didn't know many of us followed him. Fascinating guy.)​

Sadly, the ban has now killed someone:
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http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/232856168-story

On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 2:50 PM, glen ☣ <gepropella at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Open thread for mathematicians on the immigration executive order
> Terance Tao
>
> > Even if the order was withdrawn immediately, there is no longer an
> assurance, even for nationals not initially impacted by that order, that
> some similar abrupt and major change in the rules for entry to the United
> States could not occur, for instance for a visitor who has already gone
> through the lengthy visa application process and background checks, secured
> the appropriate visa, and is already in flight to the country.  This is
> already affecting upcoming or ongoing mathematical conferences or programs
> in the US, with many international speakers (including those from countries
> not directly affected by the order) now cancelling their visit, either in
> protest or in concern about their ability to freely enter and leave the
> country.
>
>
> --
> ☣ glen
>
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