And exactly why such things need public funding. Capitalism is great when it comes to new and improved widgets, but doesn't work for everything. In fact, in some areas, it can be detrimental. Not saying we should give up the capitalist hammer. Just understand that not everything is a nail.
It has no business in medicine. It's why we can cure leg cramps and ED but not cancer. If we have to rely on the profit motive to fund and find cures for important diseases, we need new researchers and scientists in addition to pulling our heads from our butts as a country.
And also stop pressuring with the publish or perish approach. It has led to cut corners and bloated findings in the ever present push for funding. Science takes TIME.
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