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> Most of these jobs would be non-existent without the researchers of yesterday

The research of yesterday was on another level than most of what is done today. Not to say that it's worthless, pursuit of knowledge is always worth it.

> The research of yesterday was on another level than most of what is done today

In what ways? The impact? That can't be proven until "tomorrow" comes, no?