> Is what these fusion companies are doing unethical? A case can be made that it is, particularly when it comes to that last category of investor I mentioned. On the other hand, in an environment where basic research is discouraged, “life will find a way,” and you get these weird distortions of what a funded company is.
I think those VCs are acting quite unethically. If they want to fund basic research, they should just start a foundation that issues grants for basic research.
I think those VCs are acting quite unethically. If they want to fund basic research, they should just start a foundation that issues grants for basic research.