Why Candidates Ignore Science: The Disconnect Between Research And Benefit
Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 17:40
in Psychology & Sociology
For as long as I can remember, academic scientists have said that applied research is great - for someone else. But for themselves, they want to do basic research and be creative and not have to worry about any applied / societal benefit.(1)But another election season is here and, despite $140 billion of taxpayer money being spent on research, no one in either party really gives a hoot about science topics and scientists are concerned neither candidate cares.(2) read more