Should a researcher in academic field expect any return from society when his work has no impact in society?

Question

Should a researcher in academic field expect any return from society when his work has no impact in society?

Answer 1

Ummm, No. As they say, do not expect your genius to be discovered nor your love to be understood by all. However, what matters is how you perceive it to be.

Answer 2

Everything has a impact. Wheather it be positive nutral or negative. Kinda like bulletts or beans, Resources are finite.

Answer 3

Yes because without R&D we can't learn new things and develope as people.

Answer 4

this is the Special Ed section, not research or philosophy