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byh33t l4x0r ( 4107715 ) writes:
The research team has already filed a patent in Germany, and in the future, they hope their creation will help curb a ubiquitous form of plastic pollution...
Only one of those things can be true. If they hope it will benefit society they would not file a patent. Clearly the motive is making buttloads of Euros.
byFirethorn ( 177587 ) writes:
Why not both? Cut down on plastic pollution and make a bunch of euros? This research work isn't free, after all.
Besides, patenting is a way to keep control, prevent somebody else from parenting, gain name recognition, etc... free and low cost licensing is a thing.
byh33t l4x0r ( 4107715 ) writes:
I have no problem with researchers getting paid, I'm just asking please don't pretend you're only in it to save the planet when you're also trying to get rich off it.
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byFirethorn ( 177587 ) writes:
What if the scientists are satisfied with their wages and are mostly looking to save the environment, not get rich?
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