Is Science for Humanity Best Funded Privately or by Government?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the phrase "Science for Humanity" and its implications regarding the funding of scientific research, specifically whether it should be primarily supported by private entities or government sources. Participants express their opinions on the clarity and intent behind the statement.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the clarity of the phrase "Science for Humanity," suggesting it lacks specificity and may be overly vague.
  • One participant perceives the statement as a weak marketing slogan, implying it does not convey a strong or clear message.
  • Another participant interprets the phrase as potentially supporting the idea that scientific research should be funded by private corporations instead of government funding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express disagreement regarding the clarity and implications of the statement, with no consensus reached on its meaning or the preferred funding source for scientific research.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific definitions of "science for humanity" and does not explore the underlying assumptions about funding sources.

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"Science for Humanity" ,what do you think about this statement ? Please give your opinion. Thanks.
 
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vince6501 said:
"Science for Humanity" ,what do you think about this statement ? Please give your opinion. Thanks.
My opinion is that you need to be more specific about what you want to discuss in this thread.

First, explain what you mean by "science for humanity", we aren't playing guessing games here.
 
vince6501 said:
"Science for Humanity" ,what do you think about this statement ? Please give your opinion.
It's is rather terse and vague statement. Sounds like a weak marketing slogan.
 
Sounds like a politicians' argument that scientific research should primarily be funded by private corporations, rather than the "government".
 

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