This video precarious researchers are asked some questions about the usefulness of research.
Nobody has given a plausible answer ...
There is, however, (as usual) recorded by foreign observers:
In Developed economies That on trade brain power , it is vital that advances to our knowledge forged in the universities are transferred into use and exploited commercially . The idea of the knowledge economy requires a strong higher education sector .From: University Challenge : Whatever Happened to the University of Bologna?
same article is the comment with the response of an Italian baron:
I am 60 - years - old researcher and teacher in Biochemistry at the University of Pisa. I never won a prize for scientific research , nor discovered or produced anything which would immediately yield money ( neither am I interested in it ).
I suggest you to read "The profession " by I. Asimov (1957). GC
John Cercignani , Pisa, Italy
short, this Baronet explains that his research is a bit radical chic ... indeed almost spiritual and that money then distracts him ... then greets everyone with a quote ... Read
This way snobby ask is unbearable ...
's like saying "I do not care that the university can bring well-being and work even in the short term, it is important for me style .