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I do not think "winner takes all" reflects what you described. Rather, I'd say it means: best basketball player plays in NBA and makes millions per year. Median
by crpatino 12y ago
I do not think "winner takes all" reflects what you described. Rather, I'd say it means: best basketball player plays in NBA and makes millions per year. Median basketball player trains a pee-wee team on the side while holding a sales day job.
- DaveWalk 12y agoI diagree, and think the OP's point is actually quite prescient: "winner take all" is exactly how science is rewarded. The first to a discovery can claim the credit, and will get the merit added to their score on grant applications, tenure, etc. The second discoverer, or one who affirms the finding, is considered at best to lack creativity.