Exam question Some people believe that a lot of scientific research today is a waste of time and money. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There are those who believe that a large proportion of scientific research today represents a waste of public resources. I disagree with this thinking, despite acknowledging the reasons for it. Critics of seemingly abstract scientific research often argue that it lacks immediate relevance to pressing human concerns. They question the wisdom of allocating substantial resources […]