A bit of an oldie, but still pertinent.

  • @satans_methpipe
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    09 hours ago

    I was being smarmy. Science attracts funding and public interest when it’s used to manufacture war materials (munitions, guidance, etc.)

    • @[email protected]
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      26 hours ago

      Under capitalism, yes. Capitalism severely undervalues anything that is not immediately exploitable by rich assholes.