The proper balance between individual liberty and central authority is a very ancient problem.
It is important to fund young researchers who want to do curiosity-driven research. Curiosity-driven research is a part of life. Some people are curious. They want to learn more about nature and society should help that. It's like art: you can learn more and bring more beauty.
I was six when we came to this country. When I was 14 or so, I still had a lot of trouble with it.

