https://aeon.co/essays/how-can-scientists-best-address-the-problems-of-today-and-the-future

The article goes into detail on how science is one of the common cultural traits among humanity. Collaboration amongst scientists from all nations and cultures can help advance humanity while at the same time educating the public on age old questions. Though American culture focuses on materialism and capitalism, I wonder what the world would be like if we instead invested on advancing our sciences and understanding of our world. While reading I was reminded of a bit by the late comedian Bill Hicks. Part of Hicks’ stage act was his harsh criticism of American political and military actions, but one line stands out. It is something that resonates deeply within me and hope to see civilization advance to this point…

“Here’s what we can do to change the work, right now, to a better ride. Take all that money we spend on weapons and defense each year, and instead spend it feeding, clothing, and educating the poor of the world, which it would many times over, not one human being excluded, AND WE CAN EXPLORE SPACE TOGETHER, BOTH INNER AND OUTER, FOREVER, IN PEACE.”