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> At least in the case of government-backed science, the research goals are generally aligned with government interests. Personally, I prefer science to be ali
by caseysoftware 9y ago
> At least in the case of government-backed science, the research goals are generally aligned with government interests.
Personally, I prefer science to be aligned with finding truth and understanding, not with any particular group's interests.
- brianwawok 9y agoSadly truth and understanding do not have a budget to pay scientists. So funding must flow from somewhere...
- cryptarch 9y agoIndeed, a group that provides funding might be aligned with truth and progress, but that's just one of the many options and often there are many conflicting values and incentives at play.