In relativity both the planet and the ship see the other as moving slow. Not one fast the other slow.

Scientist here. This is probably true. America used to be a draw for very smart and capable people from around the world. Why would those people choose to come here? For homegrown folks why would they choose science when that career won’t pay them? Even before these attempted cuts the rates of science funding were already terrible.

Universities are constantly threatening and exploiting faculty. There are thousands of applications for every faculty position so admin believes there is no reason to act with decency.