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Well, depends on your definition of high risk. Basic research is definitely high risk, in that return for investment may happen generations from now if ever.
by grego 1y ago
Well, depends on your definition of high risk.
Basic research is definitely high risk, in that return for investment may happen generations from now if ever. I'd argue that funding of basic research through universities etc. is part of government's job.
- carlosjobim 1y agoAnd funding for basic research should be made so that the results belong to the public, for example through universities as you mentioned. Not through private startups.