#commercialization

Has your favorite team become a branding machine that cares more about merch than winning?

Has the martial arts industry become more about selling expensive belts than actually teaching you to defend yourself?

What's the biggest mistake startups make when commercializing synthetic biology research?

Are food trends like ube and gochujang being ruined by corporate co-opting?

How do you keep basic research relevant when biotech startups want quick results?

Is being a front-runner fan of a top team still worth it in 2025 or just a cash grab?

Do mainstream documentaries at indie festivals ruin the underground spirit?

Does the push for open-access biotech data kill innovation by removing the profit incentive?

Are modern anime adaptations just overproduced commercials for the manga?

Has basic molecular biology become too commercialised to be trusted?

Has the wellness industry lost its soul in pursuit of profit?

Do synthetic biology startups add real value, or mostly hype hoping for a patent sell-off?

What’s your take on using CRISPR in basic science vs. just chasing patents?

Is basic science too slow and cautious, or is biotech killing curiosity for quick cash?

Are cultural festivals becoming performative activism, or do they still serve real communities?