I wouldn't be surprised if the oligarchs are doing this so that they can continue the research, but not release it to the public. Just like how it's not enough for them to be rich; they need everyone else to be poor, they might want to live long healthy lives while everyone else is sickly and dies young.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

except cancer vaccines would make someone tons of money.

[–] logicbomb@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, but imagine if Elon Musk had access to it and Jeff Bezos didn't. Those guys aren't purely about money. They're about winning against all of the other ultra wealthy.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

why would that happen?