> Increasing knowledge is the only legitimate goal of science. Should we build a super collider in Texas or a space telescope at the sun-earth L2 point? There

> Increasing knowledge is the only legitimate goal of science. Should we build a super collider in Texas or a space telescope at the sun-earth L2 point? There are many factors when considering what science to fund, but if society is footing the bill then the expected benefit to society should be a big part of the decision.