I'm not here to debate anyone. However, since you asked, I think it's funny when someone makes a blanket statement and presents it like it's a fact. That's a product of the pols and media constantly doing it. "The research funding is worth it though." In my opinion, very little of it is, and even a smaller percentage is worthy of my tax dollars. These institutions are part of a mutli-billion dollar industry. Fund your own research. As for your questions about my education, it matters not. Why would you believe me or even want to know? And again, that's just my opinion and I'm not here to argue or debate it. Just here for a few laughs. So, have a great day...... I am.
Ok, so I was right And I appreciate you responding. While I disagree with your opinion, I can respect it.
The reason I asked about whether or not you went to a University has everything to do with exposure to the research I'm talking about.
The Internet was formed in collaboration of DARPA and many universities. Our ability to even be having this conversation or for you to post a laughing emoji is all due to federal monies. While the Internet was a massive economic engine starting in the late 90s, that certainly wasn't the drive or motivation back in the 70s. There are countless discoveries that have come out of universities that you and I benefit from. But I get it, you have your frame of reference, and that's fine.