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Ep. 87: Terence Kealey - Decentralized Science, Neo-Medieval Universities & Longevity Moonshots

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Bacon and the Birth of Science Funding

This chapter explores the historical context of science funding through the lens of Francis Bacon's advocacy for state support. It critiques Bacon's claims about the link between state investment and scientific progress, contrasting them with the success of privately funded science in Britain and the differing approaches in other countries.

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