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Bienvenue en France !

• f6v 1y ago
  Right, because scientific funding in Europe magically appears out of nowhere amid record defense spending.
  • jagger27 1y ago
    Much of the best science ever done was done in a military context.
    • ne0flex 1y ago
      Very true, among them: - Nuclear energy - Internet & GPS - Numerous medical advancements (rapid medical response techniques, advanced trauma care, etc.) It's a dual-edged sword.
      • HankB99 1y ago
        > sword I'm not sure if this was intentional or not, but I bet a fair bit of metallurgy was learned producing a better sword.