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Scientific exploration has always depended on the generosity of patrons. For most of mankind's history such patronage came from governments and religions. Briefly, in the 1800s, patrons became mostly private citizens. By the mid 1900s we were back to primarily government funding.

This does have an impact on the nature and quality and quantiity of science that gets done. Do your out-loud-thinking about such issues here.
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