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If the negative results weren't published, then it was a waste of money. Sadly, this happens all the time. Incentives in science publishing generally work agai
by apo 11y ago
If the negative results weren't published, then it was a waste of money. Sadly, this happens all the time.
Incentives in science publishing generally work against the publication of negative results. The publication-based economy lies at the heart of most of what's wrong with science today.
It's not clear to what extent prize-based funding could change this culture. I'm not sure I agree with the size of the initial trial, but I do support experimenting with new models of government funding for science research.
- rm_-rf_slash 11y agoThe results were published. Dad was disappointed that it didn't work but he was content to know that he saved someone else from trying the same.
- dwc 11y agoMore than that, I'm guessing that it also shone some light on those physical realities and therefore advanced the field in general. Maybe not in a big way, but much of science, technology and manufacturing is build of many small advances.
- eli_gottlieb 11y ago>It's not clear to what extent prize-based funding could change this culture. It'll make it worse.