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[โ€“] tdawg 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You didn't spend 2 years failing. You spent 2 years learning

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Most research is funded by private corporations looking to make their money back then some. Two years of not being right is usually worse for having a sustainable career than just bsing that you're right. Case study: Alzheimer's research.