What do we call the funding that goes into discovering something that is already known or can be easily inferred or that has no consequences to life on Earth (stuff about things outside of our galaxy)?

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jc_811 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

I think you underestimate what does (or could possibly) have consequences for life on earth

	▲	zkmon 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		I think you overestimate your understanding of life. No, nothing outside of our galaxy is going to have an impact on life on Earth. If you think otherwise, please provide examples.

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dennis_jeeves2 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Yeah, we need a word for that. I would mildly disagree with you on the latter, noting ventured nothing gained.