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).

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

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

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day 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