Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-11-14 15:49:39 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AA314824A7EEF476F9D250C9D56211D1E61D314F04E2FEA3D141240447A5928B
Participant Details
Original Note:
Researchers were developing a neurobiological model of PTSD, which imposes costs of $232 billion/year. New treatments could lower costs: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6422743/ Spending on science represents just 1% of the entire federal budget. Most spending is on social security, health and defense: https://www.cbpp.org/charts/the-majority-of-the-budget-goes-for-health-social-security-and-defense https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/where-do-our-federal-tax-dollars-go
All Note Details