From the other perspective, could this technology be used to add "gravity" (or a downward force equal to the Earth's gavity at the crust) in space? ...an alternative to centripetal force?

input interpretation: "answer to life, the universe, and everything"

result: 42

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Interestingly, if you type "42", it doesn't mention any reference to the Hitchhiker's Guide, though Wolfram MathWorld is the top result for the same Google query.

I have preview access and just tried it.

Like other singers, it lists his full name, date of birth, place of birth, and a timeline of his life. There are no events on the timeline, and it extends all the way until 2010, so apparently he's at least got one more year to try to top Never Gonna Give You Up.

By the way, here's a screen capture video of me putting this search into Wolfram Alpha.

If pay is somewhat performance based, this issue can be avoided. Assuming performance evaluations are somewhat accurate, better teachers will get paid more.
It's my belief that being an effective educator requires a passion for teaching, but the important question is whether they are effective.
Those who may be effective educators, but currently turn away due to pay, may still be attracted to the field.

The rocket fire didn't just all of sudden appear from a small group. It has been happening for awhile and the leaders of Gaza have not tried to stop it, and even given messages encouraging it at times. The leaders of Gaza have have also said they would like to eliminate all of Israel.
Where is this in your analogy? The situation is too complicated to be simplified to an analogy between US and native americans.

The law(s) against stealing were obstructing my money gathering. And, gathering money is the American dream, so I think we should get rid of those "money stealing laws" first, since Americans don't seem to value intelligence as much as money anyway.