Random thoughts from physics researcher: - Too much imitation delays innovation. - For all the emphasis on high risk research, the system doesn't reward it. -

Random thoughts from physics researcher: - Too much imitation delays innovation. - For all the emphasis on high risk research, the system doesn't reward it. - Creativity isn't valued as much as it should be. - negative results and failed experiments hold back careers but are signs of attempts at innovation - the VC world may understand that only 1/100 projects will be novel and perhaps successful, but funding agencies don't