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> often just doing science for its own sake Or trying to advance their careers, which isn't the same thing, as it's self-interest without regard for whether sc
by MaxBarraclough 6y ago
> often just doing science for its own sake
Or trying to advance their careers, which isn't the same thing, as it's self-interest without regard for whether science is being meaningfully advanced.
- nicoburns 6y agoI mean sure, but people don't generally go into a career in science unless they're genuinely interested in it.
- MaxBarraclough 6y agoI've read horror stories about toxic careerism in science where real scientific progress is only ever a by-product.
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- bonoboTP 6y agoYou'd be surprised. Some really enjoy the status game and the power dynamics.
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