While applied stuff is great, and I love this thread, sometimes it's also good to feel comfortable to admit that basic science is "just" basic science. Some science might never have a practical use. And that's fine. We've decided as a society to fund basic research in of itself.https://twitter.com/stevenjluck/status/1063816214387015680 …
-
Show this thread
-
Replying to @o_guest
This is all true, but I wonder if we should expect a disengaged person to understand that, especially in a brief conversation on an elevator. You have to pick your battles.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
-
-
Replying to @o_guest
I had read the thread, and it was well said. I may have misinterpreted though.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @bradpwyble
Basically I really agree with what the author of the original thread said hence why I said "I love this thread" but I used it as a jumping off point because they only highlighted a deep issue.
5:19 AM - 19 Nov 2018
1 reply
0 retweets
1 like
-
-
- 3 more replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.