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>Most of the signatories are academics, for one thing Serious question, who funds their research? And do any of them ever plan to work or consult in industry?
by hammock 3y ago
>Most of the signatories are academics, for one thing
Serious question, who funds their research? And do any of them ever plan to work or consult in industry?
My econ professor was an “academic” and drew a modest salary while he made millions at the same time providing expert testimony for giant monopolies in antitrust disputes
- vpastore 3y agoThey are also interested in cutting out other researchers that can compete with them in accademic output and prestige.
- holmesworcester 3y agoThat's a good question, but at least some of the academics on this list are independent. Bruce Schneier, for example.
- moffkalast 3y agoSo some are naive and the rest are self interested?
- anon7725 3y ago> Serious question, who funds their research? And do any of them ever plan to work or consult in industry? Many of the academics at the top of this list are quite wealthy from direct employment, investing and consulting for big tech and venture-funded startups.