The Science Paradox: Why Society Pays for Apps, Not Cures
Imagine two friends. One is a computational biologist, spending their days deciphering the human genome, designing complex experiments, and navigating the physical limitations of the natural world to find a cure for a rare disease. The other is a tech lead at a major software company, designing the architecture for a new feature on a widely used app. The biologist works longer hours, required a decade of post-graduate education to get their job, and arguably contributes more to the long-term survival of humanity. Yet, the software engineer earns three times their salary. Why? ...