Reply To: Fusion Oil

[Brian H]

Rezwan wrote:
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And here, you can switch out “government-funded” with “corporation-funded” or any “x-funded” science. If it requires any sort of funding, it will require some sort of catering to a funder.

And you can also question the researchers purposes. Many of them want a paycheck and a steady career, and will often find their results at odds with that.

The blame pie has a slice for everyone. Perhaps the “government” slice is larger, but everyone has a slice with their name on it. The problem is bigger than one institution.
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Of course it’s a matter of degree, but it’s major and continuous with government. Just take a look at how Obama is jerking around NASA.
I like Eric’s basic plan: invite people along for what could be a fantastic ride and investment, but retain firm majority control. Even if it’s slower and iffier up front, it’s far safer and “freer” in the medium and long term.