Funding astronomy is critical to our future
Michael Cowley |
TEDxQUT
• October 2019
We live in a world faced with many immediate challenges relating to food shortage, poverty, energy and global warming. As a result, research to tackle these challenges receives a substantial amount of government funding. Despite this, I still argue that funding for astronomy is equally as crucial to our future. Astronomy is at the forefront of science and its long term benefits to society is undeniable. In addition to showing you the pretty pictures afforded to us by astronomy, I will also highlight these benefits in an attempt to convince you that astronomy is just as deserving of your tax dollars.