Ong Jing Hui
@ongjh.bsky.social
population genomics and connectivity | coral reefs | spatial conservation prioritisation
Transitioning into the deep sea! Research Fellow @ NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute
Transitioning into the deep sea! Research Fellow @ NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute
Reposted by Ong Jing Hui
I think for me the most compelling answer for "why fund basic research?" (and the one most relevant to the people doing the work) is that humans are curious and finding stuff out makes us happy and fulfilled. Science is a thing humans like. Life would be more dull and sad if we didn't do it.
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October 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I think for me the most compelling answer for "why fund basic research?" (and the one most relevant to the people doing the work) is that humans are curious and finding stuff out makes us happy and fulfilled. Science is a thing humans like. Life would be more dull and sad if we didn't do it.
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