Just an observation, here.  Thinking in terms of zeros and ones, understanding what an address is, pixels, coordinates, being able to think in 3 dimensions, ability to come up...

In general, I agree that government work should stay within the country.  What does it say about us, if we can't afford to take care of our own business?

However, it...

Assuming most of us computer geeks LOVE Sci-Fi (a safe assumption ), I'd cast my vote for "The Matrix".  The draw for me...

The technical info is great and the editorials don't suck.     Your self-objectivity and humility is appreciated and duly noted, though.

I look forward...