Bonus | Cuts to Science Funding and Why They Matter
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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Misunderstanding Science Funding: The Case of the Shrimp Trampoline
This chapter explores the tradition of mocking scientific research funding in the U.S., particularly through the lens of examples like William Proxmire's ridicule of quirky grant titles. It emphasizes the need to comprehend the true scientific value behind seemingly absurd research projects, arguing against misleading interpretations by the public.
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