Seen from the point of view of ultimate social/public benefit, science is similar to the media.
For, there is a fundamental contradiction in the manner in which the media operates: it is supposed to be a public service but is rooted in private enterprise. This exposes media to sensationalism and the lust for short-term gains.
Guess there is a contradiction in human nature too!
Seen from the point of view of ultimate social/public benefit, science is similar to the media.
For, there is a fundamental contradiction in the manner in which the media operates: it is supposed to be a public service but is rooted in private enterprise. This exposes media to sensationalism and the lust for short-term gains.
Guess there is a contradiction in human nature too!