This seems like those conservative talking points "I saw a homeless child on my drive to work today. Why are we sending money to Ukraine".
We can work on many problems at once. Tesla also makes a car.
We can work on many problems at once. Tesla also makes a car.
Simplified, with current capitalism, doing the right thing doesn't pay off. We have more than enough know-how and technology to fix real issues but we'd rather put rich people in overweight electric cars.
Yes, full self driving could help save lifes. Space exploration helps us better understand our world. But often times, current capitalism encourages the use of technology and know-how for things that benefit a minority at the expense of the most vulnerable.
I think people do have a responsibility and in a democratic state, government can only be as good as the people it governs.