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Re:Boinc lets you help cutting-edge science research using y... by Nonoyesnoyes on Sunday March 17, 2024 @04:10PM (#39737613)
It's research. I benefit from it, you do too.

It's the responsibility of the society to do research and just because some capitalism based entities also do this and also benefit from this doesn't matter.

Start being less 'sane' if this holds you back formulating your own opinion or actions making society better ...

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Re:Boinc lets you help cutting-edge science research using y... by underlogic on Sunday March 17, 2024 @04:50PM (#39737936)
not all research benefits society and what does usually benefits the wealthy, which boinc users almost certainly aren't. The wealthy expect a return on an investment
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Re:Boinc lets you help cutting-edge science research using y... by Nonoyesnoyes on Sunday March 17, 2024 @06:18PM (#39738583)
Strong statement without any source or explanation.

I don't buy that.

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