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If we lose $100 curing all diseases should we stop doing it? It’s just an odd argument for government - the purpose wasn’t profit and the argument that it was w
by whatasaas 2y ago
If we lose $100 curing all diseases should we stop doing it? It’s just an odd argument for government - the purpose wasn’t profit and the argument that it was will put entitlements on the chopping blocks with the same excuse.
- TeaBrain 2y agoResearch towards curing diseases has a clear potential benefit. The continued minting of nickels and pennies does not.
- whatasaas 2y agoYes, we agree it’s not about the cost. As long as the benefit remains, the loss can be assessed. A negative return alone doesn’t automatically disqualify a program.