Ah yes. Industry funding. We all know how independent and dedicated to the scientific pursuit of truth industry funded research is.

It very much will be the dark ages if the only money available for research is at the mercy of industry. It probably won't be dark ages for the whole world -- just the countries that squander their research advantage. Brain drain from the US is already starting. Hopefully there will be a clear cease and desist message sent to this regime when the people vote again Nov 2026.