When DOGE hunts 'silly' studies, humanity might loses big wins

If nobody did basic research in categorizing and cultivating Thermus aquaticus bacteria found in hot springs, we wouldn't have modern DNA tests.

The first study described was conducted in 1975.

Good to see the high IQ revolutionaries at DOGE are working 80 hours a week for no pay just to shitpost.

I’m curious about the reasoning behind this approach. Surely, Elon Musk and his team are smart enough to recognize the legitimacy of such research. Initially, I thought this kind of content was just playing to the lowest common denominator—a form of low-effort clickbait. However, this strategy risks alienating more educated or critical followers.

Given Musk’s intelligence and the capabilities of his team, I’m struggling to understand the logic here. Is it meant to drive engagement by polarizing opinions, or is there some deeper strategic intent that I’m missing?

A rehash of the 1980s-era Golden Fleece Award, frequently targeting odd-sounding studies. Researchers who lost funding for frivolous reasons referred to it as getting Proxmired. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Fleece_Award