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This is fascinating because it never mentions the role of publishing in the field of science. There is a huge pressure to "publish or perish" which seems at odd
by andrewnc 6y ago
This is fascinating because it never mentions the role of publishing in the field of science. There is a huge pressure to "publish or perish" which seems at odds with much of the advice given here.
- ggm 6y agoBecause EO Wilson had the great fortune to be borne into a world less focussed on peer review citation index scores and annual grant applications. Other people did ranking and grants were just handled differently.
- bra-ket 6y agoone can always follow Einstein' path, get a job and doodle your equations in your spare time.
- morlockabove 6y agoIt's from a time when the university system worked better. Now, to be a Real Scientist, you have to hire someone to churn out the meaningless papers for you or not be an academic- just be independently wealthy and stick your results on your website.
- fuzzfactor 6y agoPursuing greatness without diverting energy to eminence gets more science done.