The sad part is there are so many people who think they are actually good people because they are part of a company the cures or helps people. I knew a guy who is a chemical engineer and he made drugs for some type of cancer and he was really proud of his work in helping people (who can afford it) but there was virtually 0 concerns for the thousands or more who will struggle or never be able to pay for it. The company does that thing where they go on about how they are pioneers and saving the world! So it just isn't a factor to most of them.
I can't blame the folks with no control over the prices, but at least be conscious of what the company is really doing with your work.
Let's also not forget all of the people who do this kind of work in universities and other public institutions, only to have a private company profit off of their research. Our whole society is geared towards funneling money and power towards the top, and it's impossible not to contribute to it in some fashion.
The sad part is there are so many people who think they are actually good people because they are part of a company the cures or helps people. I knew a guy who is a chemical engineer and he made drugs for some type of cancer and he was really proud of his work in helping people (who can afford it) but there was virtually 0 concerns for the thousands or more who will struggle or never be able to pay for it. The company does that thing where they go on about how they are pioneers and saving the world! So it just isn't a factor to most of them.
I can't blame the folks with no control over the prices, but at least be conscious of what the company is really doing with your work.
Let's also not forget all of the people who do this kind of work in universities and other public institutions, only to have a private company profit off of their research. Our whole society is geared towards funneling money and power towards the top, and it's impossible not to contribute to it in some fashion.