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This is what is known as a principal-agent problem, where the agent (the professor) has the ability to make decisions for the principal (the university) but the

This is what is known as a principal-agent problem, where the agent (the professor) has the ability to make decisions for the principal (the university) but their motives are not fully aligned. The university may prefer to have $60,000 and a good relationship with a mega corporation but the professor probably benefits more from having his name out there and known as a crusader.

sorokod 6y ago
This is known as having a moral backbone. A condition that is somtimes misidentified due to its rarity.
- asjldkfin 6y ago
  Sure, but announcing it loudly and publicly is self-serving.
  - moldavi 6y ago
    Announcing it loudly puts more pressure on Google to improve, which is the whole point. I don't see any reason to disparage this guy for being public about this.
    - asjldkfin 6y ago
      You're arguing a false dichotomy