I don’t even know why they charge such high prices.

I don’t work in academia but I am curious about thing and look up papers all the time.

I have never bought a single one at those ridiculous prices. But if they were reasonable like $1-$3 or something I probably would have an di imagine a lot of people would have.

You make more if 100 people buy a $1 item than 3 people buying a $30 item and the world benefits more.