Put a price on breakthroughs

The article discusses the idea of assigning a price to scientific breakthroughs, such as the discovery of penicillin, the development of the internet, and the creation of the first computer. The author suggests that putting a price on breakthroughs can help to understand their economic value and encourage innovation. The author argues that breakthroughs that are more valuable to society, such as the development of vaccines, can be prioritized over others. The article also mentions that the current system of funding research is often based on the researcher's passion and personal interests, rather than the potential economic value of the breakthrough.