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According to the UN, it's enough to save over 40million lives (for almost two years)

We have our priorities all twisted.

And what after those 2 years?

Same question applies to self-driving research.

The knowledge gained is forever. Once we learn something in science and engineering…

… it vanishes when the companies fold?

Unlikely. The knowledge is with the employees, filed patents, etc.

in fact, the information is probably constantly leaking out of the company. It’s hard to keep secrets.