I would say it should be treated as really neat stuff. Let's see if we can build a flying machine or at least mattresses that don't give you a sore back. Science is great stuff and I owe my living to it. We should be teaching our kids all about it and spend more money researching it. Unfortunately there is very little pure science done as scientists have to constantly look for funding. In that way, they are no better off than politicians, as they have to please some patron that most likeky has an agenda. A friend of mine who is a patent lawyer is affiliated with an outfit that simple finds bright minds gives them a salary and a lab and never asks questions which is pretty novel these days. If you'd like I'll give you the name of the organization and you can check them out for yourself.
Regards,
Boiler Plate