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If 20 quit their low wage job and one of them finally has time to study and become a researcher or doctor, I think it's worth it.
by est31 5y ago
If 20 quit their low wage job and one of them finally has time to study and become a researcher or doctor, I think it's worth it.
- ajsnigrutin 5y agoWhat if they become a shitty musician? And curent researchers get paid even less, because their money goes to a kid who'd rather play his ukulele inestead of working?
- MisterBastahrd 5y agoThat's a valid argument only if you believe that a person only lives a life worth living if they have utility to others.
- munk-a 5y agoAnd honestly - the internet has democratized content creation to such an extent that a lot of really niche interests can attract funding (just, not very much).