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Exactly. Even if PMI wants to truly support real research, and is willing to accept the findings - their name attached alone casts doubt on any of those findings.

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I find it interesting how the same miasma doesn't apply to governments dictating specific funding council areas of focus, but yet we're so skeptical when a company provides funding, and with less restrictions.

edit: ah, nevermind, I thought pmi was acknowledged in the research, but the article states it wasn't. which changes the story. though above point also still stands I guess.

Are governments profiting from a technology or treatment? PMI profits off the the smokeless tech

"Tech" is a very narrow interpretation, though even then I suppose it depends on the tech (e.g. surveillance, or combat readiness).

But, in general, governments prioritising funding for research aimed at getting backing for planned policies down the line is a very real thing, yes.

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