4 ms·
It might be worth flipping the question and asking what we can do to entice smart people to use their powers for the betterment of society!
by reaperman 2y ago
It might be worth flipping the question and asking what we can do to entice smart people to use their powers for the betterment of society!
- messe 2y agoWould you also ask "what could we do to entice artists away from art to instead use their powers for the betterment of society?"
- generic92034 2y agoOne could voice the opinion that ("good") art is already a means for betterment of society. ;)
- reaperman 2y agoI think we already do pressure artists into “productive” work - it’s very hard to make a living as an artist. I personally would like more art around my life!
- sn9 2y agoCuriosity-driven basic research is the most reliable way of bettering society in unpredictably transformative ways.