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[–] 8 points 10 months ago (1 child)

While it's true that they essentially pay to have their names added to a room/hall/floor/wing/building, don't forget that those donations tend to fund actually important research and equipment (this mostly happens to hospitals and universities or research facilities).

It's also a common occurrence for scientific research locations/institutions to name an area after an important scientist, upon their passing.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    If it wasn’t about ego, they would donate anonymously. Then if something is named after them it should be because of their achievements/impact in their field. Not just the money. But they’re too vain for that.

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