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[–] tomiant@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That's a pretty exaggerated account, there were and are plenty of poor ass philosophers and writers and scientists and mathematicians.

[–] Baylahoo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

I agree, but how many have works that people are changing their lives over. Someone might be sitting on the best new battery idea the world will see for 3 generations but get no attention or funding.

[–] Grail@multiverse.soulism.net 1 points 2 days ago

In a rich man's house there is nowhere to spit but his face