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There is nothing wrong with investing in science per se. But there is a choice how to spend your money within science. If you are already a rich country, sure g
by quonn 12y ago
There is nothing wrong with investing in science per se. But there is a choice how to spend your money within science. If you are already a rich country, sure go ahead, burn money on CERN or whatever it is. It probably won't provide a tangible benefit for your people, but it is worth it for everyone in the long run. Nobody disputes that. But this depends on the economic reality in your country. Most people who responded to my comment basically ignored that reality. It's about priorities.
- chimeracoder 12y agoHow rich does a country have to be, then, in order to be able to "burn money on CERN"? What is the "acceptable threshold" of poverty, healthcare coverage, civil liberties, and so forth at which a country can decide to divert money towards investing in science instead of solving these problems? It's analogous to this XCKD, except with money instead of time: https://xkcd.com/1232/ https://xkcd.com/1232/