WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FUND BASIC RESEARCH?

The video discusses the importance of basic research, which, despite not being immediately profitable, benefits society by contributing to material prosperity and technological advancements. It highlights historical changes in life expectancy and economic structures over the past century, emphasizing how basic science has led to the comforts and long lives we enjoy today.

How has life expectancy changed over the last 100 years according to the text?

What was the employment situation in America at the beginning of the 1900s?

In what ways was the world different 100 years ago compared to today?

What role does basic research play in the material comforts we enjoy today?

What are some benefits of basic science mentioned in the text?