• TexasDrunk@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    The folks at the top are getting VC money now for genetic research. The eventual goal is to sell the tech for parts. The “dire wolf” “de-extinction” is just their proof of concept that their genetic tech works.

    The folks down at the operational level are either just doing a job or really think what they’re doing is cool (I mean, I would certainly think tinkering like that was a blast).

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      11 days ago

      That’s fucking disgusting… But it does square the circle. I’m convinced, you’re probably dead on with that

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        To be honest it’s just a guess. But that’s what happens to tech. They start up a company that never becomes profitable but take in VC cash, then sell off to a big guy and go on to do it again.

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          11 days ago

          No… It makes way too much sense. I genuinely now think you’re correct, I hate it, but your logic is very much solid

          It’s uncomfy, but I have to call truth as i see it