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Fundamental research is useful only as fundamental research - which is essential for the survival of mankind.
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There’s been a lot of research in my lifetime, both pure and application.
Computers, jet planes and toys galore plus advances in medicine and knowledge by orders of magnitude. But has life really gotten better?
Different, yes! Better, not so sure?
I'm wondering how fundamental research “is essential for the survival of mankind”?
To undo past screwups? Do you mean to maintain our momentum with finite resources?
You lost me.
