A bit of an oldie, but still pertinent.

  • satans_methpipe@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    1 month ago

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

    • SauerkrautEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

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