Yes. This is how I want my taxpayer money spend: funding basic research.

I couldn't care less about Atari 2600 software in itself, but I bet they learned some pretty handy things about being able to analyze other kinds of software that I care more about.

> Is this wise use of taxpayer money?

I think so, yes. Cultural history is important.

Cheaper and better than wars.

if this is a jab at Ukraine, they were literally invaded, endured torture and forced relocations, abductions of their children, etc. And they deserve our financial support