Human factor decay, american exceptionalism and the exclusion of women and minorities from science and science-driven globalization

The globalization driven by science and technology was often inhibited by human factor (HF)-decay involving sexism, racism, and exclusion. HF-decay has made the United States an exception to its own proclamations, for science and engineering are often hostile neighborhoods to women and minorities wanting to contribute to and benefit from science-driven globalization. The quality of human factors such as integrity, accountability, fairness, and equity is the foundation not only of science and globalization, but of all human progress. However, HF-decay has often impeded science. All progress is based on the quality of the HF. Thus, for globalization can succeed, societies must harness the HF necessary for success. It is the level of HF development that either encourages or discourages people to live peacefully and be productive. Without the HF, globalization cannot succeed, because the HF underlies all societal progress. The HF underlies the link of science, science education, and globalization.