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> Another worry: When independent, government, or university funding sources dry up, scientists may feel compelled to turn to industry or interest groups eager
by dmfdmf 10y ago
> Another worry: When independent, government, or university funding sources dry up, scientists may feel compelled to turn to industry or interest groups eager to generate studies to support their agendas.
And here we have the unspoken premise that somehow government money is unbiased and not driven by any political agendas which is laughable on its face. I think a stronger argument could be made that it is government money that has corrupted science.