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Can Science Be Efficient? The 264th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

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The Intricacies of Federal Grants and University Funding

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding federal grants awarded to universities, particularly focusing on indirect costs and the disparities between funding allocations. It highlights how current funding structures create perverse incentives that prioritize expensive science and diminish support for essential theoretical research. The discussion also touches upon the implications these dynamics have on faculty roles, scientific integrity, and innovative inquiry within the academic landscape.

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