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> ... some simple observations ... It seems like your "simple observation" is referring to the false dichotomy of stating that there are only money from Exxon,
by madsbuch 3y ago
> ... some simple observations ...
It seems like your "simple observation" is referring to the false dichotomy of stating that there are only money from Exxon, Phillip Morris and Pfizer (and the likes?) as an alternative to governmental money?
There is a plethora of way to finance any projects besides either be financed by the government or large corporations – and luckily much research is funded in other ways.
- throwaway894345 3y agoCan you elaborate on these other ways? I genuinely haven’t thought too much about how research has been financed historically.
- madsbuch 3y agoIndependent fonds would be a big one. Otherwise, independent researchers that finance their own research (In the case of the LK-99 research many lists had independent researchers names with Twitter links where they publish their research). I am sure one can easily think up more ways to figure financing of (scientific) projects.
- RF_Savage 3y agoWhere does the money in the funds originate from? Who set the original goal of the fun and the research direction?
- madsbuch 3y agowhen research is independent self funded, the direction is set by yourself. When financing come from an independent fond, the board of that fond according to the purpose.
- RF_Savage 3y agoBut where does the money in both cases come from? Either you need to need to be indipendently wealthy or follow the desires of who or whatever gave the funds to the foundation.
- manuelabeledo 3y ago> There is a plethora of way to finance any projects besides either be financed by the government or large corporations – and luckily much research is funded in other ways. Do you believe this money doesn't carry any obligations?