[whatasaas]

If we lose $100 curing all diseases should we stop doing it? It’s just an odd argument for government - the purpose wasn’t profit and the argument that it was will put entitlements on the chopping blocks with the same excuse.

[TeaBrain]

Research towards curing diseases has a clear potential benefit. The continued minting of nickels and pennies does not.

[whatasaas]

Yes, we agree it’s not about the cost. As long as the benefit remains, the loss can be assessed. A negative return alone doesn’t automatically disqualify a program.