The lede is this argument that our best minds should be solving real problems ... but the substance of the argument --- at least one part of it --- is that gove

The lede is this argument that our best minds should be solving real problems ... but the substance of the argument --- at least one part of it --- is that governments should be funding Science at a higher level, so that all of these smart people have the option to "solve real problems" The counter argument of course is some of these "trivial problems" end up being homomorphic with (or at a later date contribute to) "real problems" but for me the main message is that in the absence of real options (i.e. pursuing basic or applied science) is it so surprising that the best minds flock to silicon valley to make tons of money?