What is the purpose of doing research? If the purpose is to push human knowledge forward, then it seems backwards not to publish everything. Personally, I've

What is the purpose of doing research? If the purpose is to push human knowledge forward, then it seems backwards not to publish everything. Personally, I've found it difficult in my various careers to date when I've been put in positions where the actions that serve my immediate interests are in any way in conflict with my underlying principles or overarching goals. It's demotivating and deflating. If I were in your position, I would publish everything and let myself feel pride in what I did. Even if we're all just insignificant specks in the grand scheme of things, pursuing a greater purpose can help make it feel like something matters.