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Incentives in Academic Research

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  1. jamesforestwest · · focus · HN ↗
    Hasn't it always been that way? But it is sad, admittedly.
    1. t0mpr1c3 · · focus · HN ↗
      Probably, but the profession has changed a lot over the years.

      The prospects for progress rely on the hope that meritorious research (e.g. Mendel) will eventually be recognized by the academic community, even if professional incentives reward other work.

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