Bush believed strongly in the importance of basic scientific research as the foundation for technological progress and societal advancement. His advocacy for government funding of basic research reflected this philosophical commitment.

Bush championed the free flow of scientific information and knowledge. He believed that open access to knowledge was essential for fostering innovation and progress. This philosophical view influenced his approach to science policy and his vision for the Memex.

Bush believed that technology should serve humanity and improve the quality of life. His inventions and his advocacy for government funding of research were driven by a desire to use technology to solve pressing societal problems and promote human well-being.