Competitive minds
AoKs/WoKs: Natural sciences, ethics, human sciences
KQs:
1. Is competition bad for science?
2. Should there be more cooperation amongst scientists?
3. Does the monetization of activities lead to more successful results?
Category & link: Article
Description: We’re accustomed to thinking of competition as leading to discoveries and advancements in all walks of life. However, this article looks at how competition can sometimes lead to scientists being less than honest about the results of their research in order to secure funding for future projects.
Source: The Guardian