@AmpBenzScientist academia is an option there, but i don't have the correct background. and also, have you looked at scientific papers lately? people publish because they don't want to perish. knowledge remains poorly rewarded.
@thor I was doing research work for a University alongside a doctor but I didn't get any real benefits other than being highly regarded. The most successful research work I did was included in a friend's publication.
The University wouldn't even consider me despite my works. I did research work for them for around two years. None of the research was able to be completed due to lack of funds but I was promised to have my name directly next to the PhD's name. That goes back to when I was just a Mathematician assisting with something I found interesting.
My advice is this, start crowd funding accounts and self publish. You might have the opportunity to work with some very impressive people in the future. You aren't a hack and you seem to be a bit of a polymath. Give it time and remain flexible. I wouldn't recommend this if I didn't think you were capable.
@thor Does any of your work have the potential to benefit the black liquid stuff that comes from the earth? If it does then maybe you can find some benefactors.
Dr. Shulgin got to play with chemicals of a certain type after his eco-friendly pesticide made it to market. I believe they paid him well to go away. Yes his work was very impressive and legal but could you take our name off your reports on mind-blowing amphetamines?
@AmpBenzScientist the money keeps running out though. i'm not being provided for. on paper, this country is pro-innovation. but i don't think they understand that "you're wasting your time" is awfully close to progress.