• KevonLooney@lemm.ee
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    Scientists have been looking for funding since before the scientific method existed. Leonardo Da Vinci had patrons

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      Hey, some of the most famous scientists were rich as fuck and were doing research basically as a hobby.

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        Of course. If you have to work all day there’s not much time left for sciencing

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        Maybe (honest maybe) it was more the reverse; Some of the most richest people also enjoyed being scientists as a hobby.

        In times when no one else could afford to play along, this could make you one of the most famous scientists.