Science In Your Nation (2nd Edition)

[Republica Federal de Catalunya]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: República Federal de Catalunya/ Republica Federala de Catalonha.
Government type: Federal Semipresidentialist Republic.
Population (IC): 15,110.616.
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[X] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 6%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? over 90%, completes compulsory scholarship and the 75% ends at least secondary school, higher proportion in younger generations.
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language?99.99%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? There is Catholic Church State Separation. Roman Catholicism is the most important and influent belief. Religion: catholicism is teach in school but there is an opt out option. And, also alternative option for students of other believes or non religious.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 65%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services?40%-50%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes. Also it provide fiscal incentives for private companies doing research and promotes collaboration between private and public institutions. In FY19 2.49% of GDP was invested in R+D+I.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, it's Called Innova.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No. But, Government won't support pseudoscientific studies to support hate messages, science negationism, or racial, sexual superiority or cure homosexuality.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal) - legal but of dubious scientifical valour. I think those are included as part of psychiatry
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[0] Cloning
[0] Evolution
[-] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[-] Sexual orientation
[0] Stem cells
[-] Transgenderism
[-] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes. Indeed even on rural areas. There are mobile libraries.There is the virtual library BOC that allows borrowing digitally worldwide from the Virtual library using your Digital National Identity Card. BOC also allows getting books that are in BOC network database but not in your closest library.
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes. With your library ID card you get a 10% discount in any Museum or cultural activity.

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? science is mandatory.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? in general boys prefer STEM and Girls Humanities. STEM and mixed STEM as humanities are generally choosen by the 80% of students.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? heliocentrism is the only astronomy studied.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? inside sexual education.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No. There is opt out for Catholic religion.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? positively. Basically because cientifical advances, that are publicly awarded and developers are publicly praised and the research done.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? in general few people consider themselves superstitious. There is a rise of neostupidity 2.0. As science negationism like flatearthers. And other idiots.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? it has been observed a growth in visibility of neostupidity in social networks. There are no studies on the matter. It's simply that with social media they leave the closet.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? vaccination is compulsory. There is an opt out, when you are adult and can decide by yourself. But the ICS does not cover the 100% of treatments derived of not having vaccinate. Before medical intervention is required to inform the patient their rights and the nature of treatment and possible risks of it.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? In general people is conscious of climate change.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? in general studies say that technophobia is residual.

[Tocan Isle]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Republic of Tocan Isle
Government type: Socialist democracy
Population (IC): 9.3 million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[x] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 22.3% of govt. expenditure
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 99.6%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 98%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? No official religion
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 61%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 19%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes. Department of Scientific Research

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? Very popular

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes, its required
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes, its required
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes, it is required
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, it is required
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? It depends

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Science is generally viewed with respect, except for the religious fringes
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? About 90%

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Very uncommon in general, most common among old people
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? While it is very uncommon, it is most common among the indigenous population
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Practically nonexistent
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Portions of the indigenous population and the elderly population feel this way

[Deacarsia]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Kingdom of Deacarsia
Government type: Unitary integralist parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy
Population (IC): 3.3 million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[X] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation’s G.D.P. is spent on education? 2.9%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 59%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.9%

What is your nation’s official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Catholicism
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 99%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 99%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation’s government provide funding for scientific research? Nay, all science is privately-funded.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Nay, all science is privately-funded.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? Scientific research is not censored, except for heresy.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yea, except for heresy.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[X] Artificial intelligence (A.I.)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning (animal only)
[X] Evolution
[X] Gender identity
[X] Genetic modification
[X] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[X] Sexual orientation (except conversion therapy)
[O] Stem cells (non-embryonic only)
[X] Transgenderism
[X] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Nay, but there are a large number of privately-funded libraries.
Do public musea exist in your nation? Nay, but there are a large number of privately-funded musea.

Is science taught in your nation’s schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Science is taught in Deacarsic schools, and it usually is mandatory, though not by law.
How popular are S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? S.T.E.M. programs are relatively popular, though almost exclusively among boys.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? Scientific education is not censored beyond the general prohibition of heresy.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yea.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Nay.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Nay.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Nay.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? Most schools allow parents to opt out of any class for almost any reason, but the population is entirely Catholic.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation’s society, and why is that? Science is viewed positively in Deacarsia, though with a proper understanding of its limitations.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Superstition varies among Deacarsi, generally along rural-urban lines.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? “Science denial” is a misunderstanding of how science works and what science is. Science thrives on informed skepticism, not the idolatry of the consensus of so-called “experts.” As such, this is a loaded question.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as “anti-vaxxer” movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Vaccination is heavily regulated by the government, and vaccines are not generally mandatory in Deacarsia. Despite this, vaccination rates for most diseases are about average for developed nations.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? The government officially rejects the idea of catastrophic anthropogenic climate change, and most Deacarsi are extremely skeptical of the idea.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Most Deacarsi have a balanced relationship with technology; technology is not seen as inherently good or bad but simply as a tool. As such, technology is commonplace, but not necessarily utilized in the same way as in more technologically-addicted countries.

[Countesia]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Federal Republic of Countesia
Government type: Semi-Presidential Parliamentary Republic
Population (IC): 2.63 billion
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[x] Modern Tech (MT) (A majority the technology in my nation is MT)
[x] Post-Modern Tech (PMT) (Theres like a few PMT elements, for example, we have functioning fusion reactors. but they're usually highly expensive prototypes with very limited practical and commercial application due to its instability)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 6.4%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 97%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.99%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)?No state church. Largest religion is Christianity and its denominations.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 46%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 33%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Ministry of Research and Innovation

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? Nope.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes. However, investigations can be called against those who publish theories that are suspected to be intentional misinformation that can lead to mass panic, violence or injury
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[X] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning (Human cloning is officially banned but not really muahahaha)
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[X] Transhumanism (again, officially illegal but sike we still do it on the DL)

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Mandatory.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? roughly 54% of Countesian students chose a STEM topic for university/GSCES

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? Its an ardous process and parents are advised heavily against it, but yes.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Great. Most people trust what they're told. A considerable percentage follow it as a hobby.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? More likely to trust science, although hard-line christians will tend to be more.. traditional.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Mostly among middle aged folk with nothing else to do aside from become science deniers or into pseudoscience.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Unfortunately, a small percentage believe vaccines are harmful due to the one in a thousand cases where vaccines cause adverse side affects.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Mostly among the conservative demographics.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Mostly old folk.

[Destyntine]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Technocratic Space Kingdom of Destyntine
Government type: Technocratic Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
Population (IC): 1.62 Billion
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[X] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 19.5%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 99.95%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 100%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Modernized Norse Paganism
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 78%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 29%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes there are two major agencies, Nordstjär is responsible for scientific government research dedicated to space. Verklig is responsible for research on chemistry, transhumanism, and theories.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes.
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes.

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Basic science is mandatory, advanced science and mjors within the scientific community are optional.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? STEM programs are very sought after, occupations within these fields are within the 1% of top pay in Destyntine.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? Yes, there are religious alternatives.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Science is viewed as the locomotive of the nation, science makes life easier and more enjoyable, the technology science has allowed has created the possibilities to explore the galaxy. Science is something everyone depends on to progress society.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Extremely likely, the general population refers to scientific and factual information from research when addressing a topic. The only people who prefer superstition are the clans from the North who live on protected lands, void of modern day advancements.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely unlikely. It does not vary by age but yes, it does vary by demographic. Nordic traditionalists will always refuse science and look to a God for answers, although they make up an extremely tiny percent of the population.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?Not common but it does happen, usually those who suffer from the fear of trypanophobia or tomophobia.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Climate change has been dealt with but factual evidence from the past educates the people on the potential dangers and how to avoid them. It is normal for most citizens to be well educated on climate.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Technophobia is only experienced by the clans in the North, where it is avoided for religious reasons. Even though, most in the North have come to accept technology surrounding the borders of their land. In short, extremely rare.

[Erynia and Draconia]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Democratic States of Erynia and Draconia
Government type: Semi-presidential federal republic
Population (IC): 102,153,160
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[X] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 23.6% of Govt. Expenditure
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 99%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 100%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? None. The largest actual religion is christianity, but the majority of the population is atheist.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 24%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 7%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Ministry of Science and Research

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes, there's practically one on every block
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes, they are very common

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? Very popular. It does not vary by gender that much.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes, its required
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes, its required
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes its required
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, it is a required part of sex education
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Almost everyone believes science and respects it a lot. This is mainly due to a large portion of the population being atheist.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? 97%

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Very rare
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Nonexistent
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Very rare
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Rare

[UniversalCommons]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: UniversalCommons
Government type: Direct participatory postscarcity council.
Population (IC): 10,000,000,000 plus
Technology level: We exist on a continuum from the 19th century to the Far Future as well as having alternate versions in other dimensions.
[x] Past Tech (PT)
[x] Modern Tech (MT)
[x] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[x] Future Tech (FT)
[x] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? It varies by which universe we are in.
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 98%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? none
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 75%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 50%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Ministry of Research and Development

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? Weapons of Mass Destruction, Plague Zombies
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[0] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[0] Astronomy
[0] Cloning
[0] Evolution
[0] Gender identity
[0] Genetic modification
[0] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[0] Sexual orientation
[0] Stem cells
[0] Transgenderism
[0] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? They are popular, especially the ones with robotic toys.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)?Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, but it is not politicized in the same way as it is in most schools. It is factual and neutral.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? It is part of modern life.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? A little bit of both is fine.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? People don't deny science, they just have additional beliefs.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? There are no antivaxxers.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Not common at all.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? There is no technophobia.

[Tilminese Federation]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Theocracy of the Tilminese Federation
Government type: Totalitarian Theonomy
Population (IC): 178 million
Technology level:
[X] Past Tech (PT) socially
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[X] Post-Modern Tech (PMT) militarily
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 1%. Only elites and bureaucrats are allowed any education at all, as everyone else is an uneducated malnourished slave.
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 8%. The vast majority of the populace is enslaved and never receives any form of education. Bureaucrats and nobles are the only ones allowed to attend schooling, and they make up roughly 8% of the population.
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 8%. The non-elite slaves are not even educated, and through a combination of brutal living conditions and indoctrination, those who were literate prior to the Overseers either perished or have been erased of how to read and write. Though it is believed the number is significantly higher as a lot of the serfs have secretly kept lexicons or had more benevolent feudal lords who allowed them to read(though those caught are executed).

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Tilminese Puritanism.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 100% according to the official government census. Non-religious people are brutally executed.
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 100%. Attending religious services is mandatory with the threat of execution.

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? No. The government strongly disavows all scientific research, seeing it as ‘demonic’. The only technology at all within the federation comes in the form of military equipment, but the civilian populace is not allowed such tools.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? It is the opposite. The government has agencies to destroy scientific research and round up any scientists to be beheaded.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? All scientific research is banned and violently suppressed by the secret police. Mainly for religious ultra fundamentalist reasons.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? No. Any scientific theory is outlawed and the concept of scientific research had been systematically destroyed through government efforts. The vast majority of scientists were executed during the Cultural Reaction and virtually every single lab burned down.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[X] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[X] Astronomy
[X] Cloning
[X] Evolution
[X^2] Gender identity
[X] Genetic modification
[X] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[X^3] Sexual orientation
[X] Stem cells
[X^10] Transgenderism
[X^infinity] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? No. They were all burned down during the Cultural Reaction. Not that the enslaved population is even able to read.
Do public museums exist in your nation? No. They were also all burned down. Besides, considering most of the people work sixteen hours a day with no weekend, they don’t have any time for any such heretical acts.

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? It is illegal. Though most of the population is not allowed to attend school, but for the elite there are strict restrictions against even teh mention of science in education.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? They don’t exist.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? It is violently suppressed.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? No^2.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? No^infinity.(just for that heretical statement, the Headsmen will schedule your execution and erasure from all records)
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? There aren’t any science classes.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Thanks to propaganda and the purging of every single scientifically minded individual, science is viewed with extreme suspicion. Most people have no clue what it is, and the aristocrats who do are obliged to constantly chastise the concept.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Not likely in the slightest. Superstition forms the basis of thought, while science is nonexistent.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? It is almost entirely ubiquitous thanks to indoctrination.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Medicine was entirely wiped out, leading to perpetual pestilence which is constantly seen as a ‘blessing’ by the state. Rejection of medicine is universal.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? The word ‘climate change’ is entirely irrelevant, as the population doesn’t even know the scientific reasoning behind weather.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Technophobia is enforced by the state, and The Overseers are extreme technophobes willing to slaughter millions to purify the nation of decadent technological influence.

[Palmyrion]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Royal Palmyrian Commonwealth
Government type: Federal constitutional monarchy
Population (IC): 2,013,662,951 (2020 census)
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[/] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 2.98%, or $1,758,401,638,938
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 98.92%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 95.97%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Marshism, since 2015
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? A specific breakdown is helpful here.

• 45.2% Christianity
• 46.2% Marshism
• 4.4% Islam
• 2.1% Irreligious
• 1.1% Other

What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 85%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Extensively.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? The Department of Science and Technology, which coordinates the government's various STEM research agencies.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No, except for ethical reasons (which we would regularly skirt)
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes. The largest library is the National Library at Alexandria City, a complex of 10 libraries (one for each of the ten categories in the Dewey Decimal Classification System) occupying 576 hectares of land.
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes.

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Mandatory.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? Highly popular. The STEM workforce is 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No, except for ethical reasons (which we would regularly skirt)
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Encouraged.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Encouraged.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Encouraged.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Encouraged.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Highly positive - Palmyrion sees science as a tool to enrich human knowledge, and technology as a tool to optimise the human condition.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Much, much more likely; superstition is relegated only to the sociocultural realm.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Although rare, they are a disproportionately vocal minority, majority of them being of the Christian and Muslim faiths.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Most of the objections to medicine are based on contraception, mostly coming from Christian and Muslim faiths.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Rare, but a disproportionately loud minority comprised mostly of Christians and Muslims exists.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Technophobia is rare, and at times socially frowned upon.

[New Goldman]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Grand Empire of New Goldman
Government type: Absolute Hereditary Monarchy
Population (IC): 690 Million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[X] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 9%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)?91.21%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 100%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? The Cult of Norton is the only legal religion. Other than that, Atheism is wide spread.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 4.5%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 1.2%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? The Institute of Science and Research is the leading government front for science and technology.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No, for the most part. Only confidential research, especially for the military, is censored.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes. As long as it's appropriate and not revealing any information they swore to keep secret, the Imperial Government allows it.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Science is taught as per curriculum. It is not mandatory to learn it, but its a major subject in schools.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? They are fairly well known. Every gender and sex equally takes part in these programs.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? Science education is in no way censored, except for special information the government wants to keep secret and prevent students to learn this info.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? As long as its not infringing especially younger children, it is allowed.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, as long as the schools are based on facts and prevent any sort of sexist or racist content from being learnt by children.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? They have the option, which is completely allowed. Most though stay on, as the nation is mostly irreligious.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Science is viewed like any other object. It is heavily studied. Some of the more radical atheists sticks to it as the real engine to explain where certain things came from, and use it to refute the Abrahamic Religions.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Most citizens trust on Science. Indigenous groups however believe in superstition as its their culture.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Science denial is rare in the country. Only about 0.6% speak against it.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Anti Vaccination is also not wide spread, but a bit higher. About 2.4% of citizens are anti vaxxers.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Around 98% of the population believes in climate change. It does not vary on age or demographics.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Technophobia is very, very rare. Only 0.2% have this phobia.

[Aurevbush]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle:
Government type:
Population (IC):
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[x] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[x] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 5.8%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 99.25%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.99%.

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Christianity
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 75%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 55%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research?Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, Ministry of Innovation

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons?No, only for highly classified projects.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution?Yes.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation?
Yes, even in a technologically advanced world, physical libraries still exist for the benefit and the enirchment of the community.
Do public museums exist in your nation?
Yes.
Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional?
It's very much mandatory, recent legislation has put heavy investments on STEM education nationwide, so many schools are making it ubitquois in their cirriculum.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender?Super popular, among people regardless of gender.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? In an ever growing world where progressivism and transhumanism thrive, science has become the very pillar to society.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? A hundred times more likely, unless you're a druid living in the middle of the nowhere, thinking magic triumphs all.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Science denial is very very low among the population, solely about 0.44% of the population, regardless of age or demographic.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? 5%, more common in people older than 55 and people living in the rural communities.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
It's nearly non-existent in Aurevbush, in fact, almost every single politician that runs for Congress or President confirms that A. climate change is real and B. Many of the chemicals we put in the atmosphere contribute greatly to this overreaching phenomenon.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
About 4% of the popluation are Neo-Luddites, which blame the technology of today for all the bad stuff in society and actually want to turn clock back on technological advancement, the rest are either technoprogressive (embracing new technology and thrilled for even newer deivces) or bioconservative (who are not against modern technology but thinks the rapid advancement of technology could be slowed down to a point where they can catch up or provide alternatives for highly advanced medicine and consumer electronics.

[Svenska-Britannia]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: United Imperium of Svenska-Britannia
Government type: Enlightened Elective Dual Monarchy [With Constitutional Parliamentary Elements]
Population (IC): 3.6 Billion
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[X] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[X] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 15%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 99.9%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.9%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? The Abrahamic Faith
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 90%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 90%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Imperial Science Academy

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, it is Mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? Incredibly Popular, No Gender Variations which means all are welcome.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? Yes

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Viewed with approval, since it has progressed humanity to other technological wonders
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? They will trust science while understanding superstition

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Rare, and does not vary by age or demography
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?Incredibly Rare as they are constantly debunked and sckepticized by Science Movements and Communities.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Little to none, as everyone is thoroughly informed.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely Rare, and it does not vary by Age or Demography.

[Western Theram]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Collectivist Minarchy of Western Theram
Government type: Minarchy/ direct democracy
Population (IC): whatever the stat says it is now
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[x] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? unknown
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 90%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 98.2%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Psycho-Paganism (pagan religious beliefs mixed with schools of psychology)
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? officially unknown but speculated around 40%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? unknown

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? The Anarchist Institute of Science


Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? no
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[OX] Genetic modification (mixed, illegal on humans but legal on plants and food)
[o] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? It is mandatory to learn science in our schools
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? pretty popular, though they're slightly more popluar with boys the stats are pretty close

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? no
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? yes
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? no

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Science is revered in our nation, and scientists praised for their work. People in our nation are always eager to see the next invention or read the next theory, this is because science is viewed as one of ghe few things that make sense of our chaotic universe
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition?
How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? not prevalent at all or their numbers are so small they aren't even noticeable
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? uncommon, it's an accepted fact that humans have/are altering our climate, and climate change denial is met with the same social stigma as being a flat earther this does not vary in age class or demographic.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
uncommon unless the inventor of said new technology gave the public a reason to distrust them. However the native tribes do seem more skeptical of new technology than others. This is likely the result of having been colonized in the past.

[Obets]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Obets United Republic
Government type: Federal Republic
Population (IC): 277 million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[X] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 14.2%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 91%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 100%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? None official, Omniischtratism is largest
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 72%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 45%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, OFSE (Obets For Scientific Education)

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? All available, all the same

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? Yes

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Viewed as good thing that will help everybody
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? More likely

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Not very common. People have tendencies to listen to the experts.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Not very common
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? World that hosts country is not encountered with the climate change problem
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Not very common

[Quartia and Karafuto]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: United Republic of Quartia and Karafuto
Government type: Federal parliamentary republic
Population (IC): 137 million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[O] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 21%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 98%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.8%

What is your nation's largest religion? Buddhism, at about 15% of the population
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 18%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 11%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, it is called the Quartian National Research Department

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (legal with restrictions on use)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning (legal with restrictions)
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cell research
[O] Transgenderism (legal with medical approval)
[X] Transhumanism (at the moment)

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes, 7th most per capita
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes, 3rd most per capita

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, it is mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender?

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes, they are required to
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes, they are required to
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes, starting from age 12
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, starting from age 12
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Science is generally viewed as the most reliable way of understanding the world, and is highly trusted
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? 98%, there's still a few lingering superstitions

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? It is extremely rare, mostly prevalent among "edgy" teenagers
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Such movements are illegal, and spreading such conspiracy theories warrants a fine
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Same as above, except the penalties are slightly harsher
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Even rarer than general science denial, mostly prevalent among isolated rural ethnic minorities

[Estrago]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Federal Republic of Estrago
Government type: Federal semi-direct democracy under a multi-party assembly-independent directorial republic
Population (IC): 82.6 million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[X] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 6.2%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? Apart from a few drop-outs, it's pretty much 100%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Catholicism (largest, non-official)
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 19%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 2%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes. Directly through the Estragoneese Research Fund and more inderectly with grants and funding to various universities and research institutes. Additional funds come from cantons and cities.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Not as such. There is the Federal Institute of Technology - a university - though who kind of fills out this role.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning (for research purposes only)
[O] Evolution
[O/X] Gender identity (It's not illegal as such, however institutes who teach it are denied federal funding, resulting pretty much in an indirect ban)
[O] Genetic modification (strict rules apply)
[X] In-vitro fertilization (IVF) (for research purposes only)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes. Some subjects are mandatory (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics) while other more advanced subjects/courses are optional, or are only taught in higher education, which most people do not attend.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? They are doing alright. University graduates and other professionals manage to just about cover the demand in the labour force. They are hugeley more popular with males; at universities only about 10-30% of graduates are women.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes to sexual orientation; gender identity is not part of the curriculum as the government deems it a destructive nonsense ideology.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Most people view it neutrally or positively. It is not really in contention with any other system of beliefs (e.g. religion). There is however a growing distrust in and malcontent with academia as a whole, particularly the humanities.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? The overwhelming majority of the population trusts the scientific method. Superstitions still exist, but mostly only for small things, like saluting magpies; superstitious people often face ridicule (of the goodhearted nature, mostly).

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Science denial is not far spread, insofar as science is defined as a method of figuring out the truth. Many people will however not just accept something as fact just because some scientist says a thing. There is a very lively and healthy culture of debate and a healthy "distrust" in the elites.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? About 30% of the population is somewhat critical of modern medicine, most prominently about the tendency to presribce unnecessary drugs. Outright rejection is not commonplace, perhaps about 1% of the population, most of those are in the 40-60 age bracket.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Climate change scepticism is very common. The older the individual the more likely they are to be sceptics. Mostly this scepticism is geared towards proposed or propagated meassures to fight global warming and not the phenomenon as such.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? We don't have any data on technophobia as such. However, there is a large portion of the population that views some aspects of modern day technology with suspicion and unease. Estrago is not a country of early adopters, and some gadgets never really succeded here (e.g. smartwatches).

[Merriwhether]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Free Democratic Republic of Merriwhether
Government type: Constitutional Parliamentary Republic
Population (IC): 149,346,528
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[>] Modern Tech (MT)
[<] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 6.8%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? Because our education system does not divide schools into advancement grade levels, the best that can be offered in the spirit of the question is the percent of students who completed EDL.08 or higher in all primary skill domains (PSD; mathematics, science, reasoning, history, language and literature, and the arts), which corresponds roughly to the end of curricula characteristic of ISCE scale level 3. This percent is 75.9%.
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.9%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? The largest category of views on religion is Atheist, which encompasses Nones, Antitheists, and Agnostics. The government is secular, and does not promote or give special treatment to religious organizations over secular ones.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 34.8%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 12.6%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called?
It does not. Science is regarded as a fundamental means and approach to nearly all functions of government, but no single department is responsible for promoting scientific research in such broad terms.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No.
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning*
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

* Cloning is highly regulated, and cloning of a human being prohibited for ethical reasons.

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes.
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes.

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional?
Science curricula up to EDL.04 (as well as in all primary skill domains, referred to as Core Curricula) is mandatory. There is some flexibility regarding courses that may be completed within EDL.05 - 08, but graduation requires attainment to at least an 08 level in all PSD except the arts, which may be finished at EDL.05.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender?
STEM is a very common curricular focus, and about three-quarters of all students with little variance by sex or gender tend to specialize in the relevant domains to some extent. Again, the term 'programs' does not necessarily apply to our education system, which makes no mandate besides the aforementioned minimum attainments regarding what a student must complete- their 'program'- in order to graduate. Students are free to be highly specialized with respect to their career interests, since adults are able to apply themselves to courses as they have a mind, and many adults do take free time to complete courses after their graduation and better round out their body of skills and understanding.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes.
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons?
The minimum attainment requirements must be met, and there is no religious exemption to that. Further, parents may not intervene on the student's behalf; the decisions of the student are respected above all else, and we try to facilitate a direct relationship between students and their learning in which parental biases are minimally coercive. This we believe and defend as part of allowing children to mature and form their own opinions and beliefs.

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that?
Science and its methods are highly integral to Merriwhethran culture. In fact, the civilization of the Akaanailu that formed the cultural heritage of the nation was among the first in which the scientific method was utilized. Over time, rather than being lost or abandoned, it became more widespread and developed. Thus, it's almost universally understood and trusted at present.

How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition?
Citizens generally trust science far more than they believe in superstition. However, most still do have some sort or another of superstitious behavior, and generally presume superstition to arise from unexplained experience rather than bad faith or gullibility.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
Science denial is rather uncommon across all demographics, but has a slight positive correlation to age, and the elderly are marginally more inclined to it than all younger age groups. The common explanatory presumption for this is that superstition correlates with the amount of life experience, and has a conceivable positive relation to denial of science. The numbers are so few, the differences between consecutive age groups so small in proportion, and so much noise present that research hasn't produced a decisive conclusion on the subject.

How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
Rejection of medicine, like science denial, is quite uncommon. Its relation to science denial is that of a sub-group; nearly all who reject biomedicine also deny the validity of medical science. Anti-vax and other similar biomedical-skeptical movements have so little presence and organization in Merriwhether that the Ministry of Health and Wellness has consistently reported that their numbers do not represent an electorally significant minority. In other words, the movement is so small that it is not noteworthy and has no potential to sway political discourse at any level of government. It tends to be more common among the very poor and the upper-middle class, with little consistent variance between other demographic categories.

How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
Skepticism to climate change is regarded as another sub-group of science denial, albeit with a small but distinguishing portion that doesn't directly overlap with denial of science. It is more common than rejection of medicine, but less common than the sum of science denying views, and still considered politically insignificant. It has a somewhat predictable variance by occupation, with individuals in industries related to fossil fuels exhibiting slightly more skepticism than the rest of the population.

How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class?
Technophobia is slightly more prevalent than science denial. Unlike the other skepticisms and conspiracies here listed, it is not considered a sub-group of science denial, and only overlaps with it in its minor part. It correlates more to the independent phenomena of disillusionment with modernity and the 'soulless rationalism' of advanced and urban society.

[Laka Strolistandiler]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Queensdom of Laka Strolistandiler
Government type: Socialist Absolute Monarchy
Population (IC): 28 millions
Technology level: FT, 2070-ish

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 18.1
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? >99.9%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? >99.9%, excluding children who are too young to learn how to read and people who cannot become literate due to disabilities/ developmental disabilities.

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Glyton
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 97,54
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 95,4, excluding people who are too young for that/cannot attend due to disabilities, working too far away (beyond the polar circle, in the space, etc) to attend

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes, and A LOT.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, National Science Board. Also state religion conducts some level of scientific research and finances several scientific institutions.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No, why? You might be challenged to a duel if you really offend someone and they can prove it in court, but you can still reject... (excluding National security)
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes, excluding theories that can be harmful for national security (military research, information that can be used by terrorists and criminals, etc.)
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI), also they are fully recognized as citizens and have equal rights to humans
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning, but strictly for spare body parts or with reduced mental capabilities
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification, heavily sponsored by government and almost mandatory.
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF), heavily sponsored by government
[O] Sexual orientation, but somewhat opposed by state religion.
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism, but heavily regulated (they have the same rights as heterosexuals but must undergo FULL procedure, including installation of artificial womb/penis which is fully functional, in some cases brain transplant is used)
[O] Transhumanism, is literally one of the government’s main policies.

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes, and a lot of them (most of them had gone online but still counts)
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes, and most of them also conduct scientific research

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, it’s mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? It’s almost forced down your throat even if you are a humanities student.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No, excluding military education, education in interests of intelligence agencies, both external and internal, counterintelligence, etc.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes, and it is mandatory
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes, and it is mandatory
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes, but it is also teached that waiting before the marriage is the best option.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, but mostly from a negative standpoint
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No, illegal, can result in fines and, in severe cases, being stripped of parental rights

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Overwhelmingly from a positive standpoint. The state religion heavily relies on scientific advancement, science had made the lives of almost everyone way better, and the fact that the nation is really wealthy (living of another nation’s paycheck for developing weapons for ‘em is sure fun) too. But it mostly comes from a good education.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Extremely likely.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely rare. Sometimes you can see some science-deniers amongst kindergarten students, but it’s just because they don’t understand science very much.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Anti-vaxxer movement is criminalized and treated like some sort of terrorists. Medicine rejection can and will lead to forced hospitalization, usually due to the fact that you’re more worth to the society alive. Vaccination is, of course mandatory.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely common. Climate change is usually viewed as not a big threat to the nation- after all, a lot of money can fix anything and who the hell cares ‘bout other countries as long as they pay us money? (And if they stop paying us we will just use our space colonies eh)
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely rare. You almost can’t live without technology in our society, good luck trying. Also it probably will sooner or later result in personal offense lawsuit from an AI who will challenge you to a duel. Not cool.

[Someseni]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Constitutional Monarchy of Someseni
Government type: constitutional monarchy
Population (IC): 5.684 billion
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[X] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 24%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 100%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 100%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Humanism
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? under 2%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? under 0.5%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? YES
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? National Institute of Science and Culture (INSC)

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? NO
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? YES
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[X] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[X] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[X] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? YES
Do public museums exist in your nation? YES

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? YES, is mandatory

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? NO
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? YES
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? YES
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? YES, is mandatory
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? YES, is mandatory
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? NO

[Polish PR]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Polish People's Republic
Government type: One-party socialist republic
Population (IC): 46 418 940
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[] Modern Tech (MT)
[X] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 8%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? ~80%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? ~99,9%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Roman Catholicism (secular state)
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? ~95%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? ~80%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes. It's called "State Comittee for Scientific Research.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? In most of cases yes.
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[X] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[X] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes. In primary school is mandatory, but in high school only basis of it is mandatory.
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? STEM are very popular in Poland. About 54% of the students are male.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? The first one yes, the second one no
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Science is very appreciated in Poland, because it's associated with development.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Most of people trust to science.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Science denialism is most common among much older and more strictly conservative folks.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? The deceitful Western imperialist countries often defines our government as "anti-vaxx" only because we have withdrawn some harmful vaccines (only those one). But our medicine is perfect, anyway, so no one complains about it.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? ~0.1%, but they would be some boomers, so it doesn't matter.

[Novostia]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: Novostian Federative Union
Government type: Federal Social Democratic Republic
Population (IC): 438 Million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[X] Modern Tech (MT)
[X] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 17.6
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 48.3%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 97.8%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Largest: Protestant Christianity
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 79.3%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 56.2

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, Novostian Agency for Science and Life Research (NASLR)

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, Mandatory if Normal School, Optional if Religious School
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? On the popularity scale, it’s a 6.5/10

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? no
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Discussion is Allowed, Passing it off as Fact is Not
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? Yes

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? It is viewed as fact and is generally trusted by the majority of people
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Very

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Depends on region, In Urban and Suburban the chances are Rare, In rural Countrysides it is a little more likely but still a little uncommon. Older people more religious are more likely to deny science as opposed to young adults
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Very Rare, Once again Rural Countrysiders and Older Folks are more likely to deny
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Rare, Older and/or Far-Right People are more likely to deny
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Rare, Older Countrysiders and Old People are most likely

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[Socialist Congo]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Worker's Union of the Congo
Government type: Federal Council-Republic
Population (IC): 121 million
Technology level:
[] Past Tech (PT)
[X] Modern Tech (MT)
[] Post-Modern Tech (PMT)
[] Future Tech (FT)
[] Fantasy Tech (FanT)

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 17.6%
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? 94.8%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? 99.99%

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Varieties of Christianity, slightly more catholic than protestant.
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 78.3%
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 36.9%

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, the People's Commissariat of Scientific and Technological Development

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[O] Artificial intelligence (AI)
[O] Astronomy
[O] Cloning
[O] Evolution
[O] Gender identity
[O] Genetic modification
[O] In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
[O] Sexual orientation
[O] Stem cells
[O] Transgenderism
[O] Transhumanism

(It should however be noted that there are ethical limitations in areas of human experimentation, which affect the scope of Cloning, Genetic Modification and particularly Transhumanist research.)

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, science education is mandatory in the first few years of secondary before splitting off into subfields which are then optional/
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? The Worker's Union strives to develop a technologically advanced society, and as such encourages STEM education for both genders.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Quite positively, as Congolese society values scientific and technological development as a vehicle to help establish communism, and to help keep up or even surpass the capitalist west.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Quite likely, given extensive education campaigns and government efforts to eradicate superstition.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Fairly uncommon, being more common within some of the elder residences who grew up before scientific education programs were implemented.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Quite rare. The Congolese people have a higher degree of trust in their government than countries like America, and subsequently have more faith in government sponsored vaccination programs. They are however more sceptical of private vaccine manufacture and distribution.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Quite low these days, due to the 'ecological shift' in the late 1990s and early 2000s which raised awareness of environmental issues including the threat of climate change.
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Again fairly low. Science and technology are seen as a means of establishing a better society and living a better life.

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[Laka Strolistandiler]

I. Nation Overview

Name and pretitle: The Queensdom of Laka Strolistandiler
Government type: Socialist Absolute Monarchy
Population (IC): 28 millions
Technology level: FT, 2070-ish

What percentage of your nation's GDP is spent on education? 18.1
What percentage of the population has completed at least secondary school (or equivalent)? >99.9%
What percentage of the population is literate in at least one language? >99.9%, excluding children who are too young to learn how to read and people who cannot become literate due to disabilities/ developmental disabilities.

What is your nation's official religion (or largest, if none exists)? Glyton
What percentage of the population identifies as religious? 97,54
What percentage of the population regularly attends religious services? 95,4, excluding people who are too young for that/cannot attend due to disabilities, working too far away (beyond the polar circle, in the space, etc) to attend

II. Science and Government

Does your nation's government provide funding for scientific research? Yes, and A LOT.
Does your nation have a government agency dedicated to promoting scientific research? What is it called? Yes, National Science Board. Also state religion conducts some level of scientific research and finances several scientific institutions.

Is scientific research censored for political or other reasons? No, why? You might be challenged to a duel if you really offend someone and they can prove it in court, but you can still reject... (excluding National security)
Can scientists freely publish their theories and views without fear of government retribution? Yes, excluding theories that can be harmful for national security (military research, information that can be used by terrorists and criminals, etc.)
Which of the following topics are legal or illegal in your nation?
(O for legal, X for illegal)
[] Artificial intelligence (AI) O
[] Astronomy O
[] Cloning X, but strictly for spare body parts or with reduced mental capabilities
[] Evolution O
[] Gender identity O
[] Genetic modification O, heavily sponsored by government and almost mandatory.
[] In-vitro fertilization (IVF) O, heavily sponsored by government
[] Sexual orientation O, but somewhat opposed by state religion.
[] Stem cells O
[] Transgenderism O, but heavily regulated (they have the same rights as heterosexuals but must undergo FULL procedure, including installation of artificial womb/penis which is fully functional, in some cases brain transplant is used)
[] Transhumanism O, is literally one of the government’s main policies.

III. Science and Education

Do public libraries exist in your nation? Yes, and a lot of them (most of them had gone online but still counts)
Do public museums exist in your nation? Yes, and most of them also conduct scientific research

Is science taught in your nation's schools? Is it mandatory or optional? Yes, it’s mandatory
How popular are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs in your nation? Does it vary by gender? It’s almost forced down your throat even if you are a humanities student.

Is scientific education censored for political or other reasons? No, excluding military education, education in interests of intelligence agencies, both external and internal, counterintelligence, etc.
Are schools allowed to teach about astronomy (especially heliocentrism)? Yes, and it is mandatory
Are schools allowed to teach about evolution? Yes, and it is mandatory
Are schools allowed to teach about sex and reproduction? Yes, but it is also teached that waiting before the marriage is the best option.
Are schools allowed to teach about sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes, but mostly from a negative standpoint
Can students or parents opt out of science classes for religious reasons? No, illegal, can result in fines and, in severe cases, being stripped of parental rights

IV. Science and Society

How is science viewed in your nation's society, and why is that? Overwhelmingly from a positive standpoint. The state religion heavily relies on scientific advancement, science had made the lives of almost everyone way better, and the fact that the nation is really wealthy (living of another nation’s paycheck for developing weapons for ‘em is sure fun) too. But it mostly comes from a good education.
How likely is the average citizen to trust science as opposed to superstition? Extremely likely excluding these themes: relationship and sexual life, religion.

How common is science denial in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely rare. Sometimes you can see some science-deniers amongst kindergarten students, but it’s just because they don’t understand science very much.
How common is rejection of medicine (such as "anti-vaxxer" movements) in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Anti-vaxxer movement is criminalized and treated like some sort of terrorists. Medicine rejection can and will lead to forced hospitalization, usually due to the fact that you’re more worth to the society alive. Vaccination is, of course mandatory.
How common is climate-change skepticism in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely common. Climate change is usually viewed as not a big threat to the nation- after all, a lot of money can fix anything and who the hell cares ‘bout other countries as long as they pay us money? (And if they stop paying us we will just use our space colonies eh)
How common is technophobia in your nation? Does it vary by age or other demographic class? Extremely rare. You almost can’t live without technology in our society, good luck trying. Also it probably will sooner or later result in personal offense lawsuit from an AI who will challenge you to a duel. Not cool.