[quote=CA renter][quote=spdrun]Plenty of scientists work at pure science out of curiosity or for the betterment of humanity.[/quote]
Absolutely.
If I had to choose between two doctors, and one was in it purely for the money while the other was in it because of a love for science and a strong desire to help humankind, I would choose the second doctor every single time.[/quote]
I don’t think anything is “pure.” I’ve known a lot of scientists/doctors/etc. I can think of only one that was in it mostly for the betterment of society – plus he thought it was fun, which is also a selfish motivation. I also don’t think anyone is purely in it for the money or purely in it for the love of science. People are mosaics – everyone has mixed emotions (or at least normal ones do). If I had to choose between two doctors I would choose based on skill and training. I can get niceness from my family and friends. I want someone who will fix whatever might be wrong with me.
