Scientists and founders constantly hype their projects — revolutionary results with AI, with quantum — to get attention and funding. Is that justified?

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• It is the engine of progress. Without excitement and hope, nobody funds long research
• It is a dangerous illusion. When the hype wears off, funding gets cut across the board
• The problem is not the creators but an audience that prefers easy miracles to details
• Bold promises need rules and accountability, or the public stops trusting science entirely