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.
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.
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.
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.