We actually do have all of those.

French research is doing fine, and infrastructures are in a much better shape than in the US. Things keep being built, I can't spend a minute outside without seeing some giant machine running. We are incredibly productive given a 35 hours work week, so getting things done is also right there.

Our problem is rather turning innovation into a business. Getting money for it. Taking risks.

Instead, innovations and innovators emigrate to the US. Yann LeCun went to do AI in the US, he didn't stay in France.

Yeah, that too, where is that?

American culture is to be envied by all. Europe has a lot to learn.