I'm sorry to say that even STEM is getting hit out here. The only thing valued in the current admin are things that can be exploited for the sake of capitalism. That also includes tons of basic research that doesn't result in lucrative tech/pharma patents.

I could only imagine what this landscape looks like when I enter the job market after getting my Ph.D. 😔😔😔

Imagine working this hard to generate artificial consciousness and its first baby steps are to grab you a beer...

Man craves an Other observer in the universe. Can't find one, so make one that's convincing enough while also being slave to our whims.