> The only real hope for modern science is a business with a long-term view. That's because that business is only rewarded if their thing works. There are limi

> The only real hope for modern science is a business with a long-term view. That's because that business is only rewarded if their thing works. There are limits to that logic though. For example, the business can spend billions on researching more addicting cigarettes or can direct money to drugs which merely manage the disease instead of curing it (as disease management makes you a customer for life).