A bit of an oldie, but still pertinent.

  • satans_methpipe@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    18 hours ago

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

    • SauerkrautEnglish
      2·
      15 hours ago

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