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“Authors of published papers and editors of scientific journals can, unfortunately, be slow to come to terms with criticism, and it's good that we can use blogs to express specific criticisms of published articles and to use social media to disseminate these criticisms.” quote by Andrew Gelman
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“Authors of published papers and editors of scientific journals can, unfortunately, be slow to come to terms with criticism, and it's good that we can use blogs to express specific criticisms of published articles and to use social media to disseminate these criticisms.”

Andrew Gelman

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Scholarly criticism often lags in formal venues, prompting the use of blogs and social media for timely, specific critique of published research.

In simple terms: Blogs and social media accelerate academic critique.

Key Takeaway

Online platforms enable rapid scholarly feedback.

Themes

Academic discourse Digital communication Peer review Transparency Science communication

Mood

Critical Reflective Urgent

Type

Observation Commentary Advice

When to use this quote

  • Post-publication review
  • Addressing methodological flaws
  • Responding to controversial findings

Key Concepts

Criticism Speed of dissemination Open dialogue

Practical Applications

  • Publishing critique blogs
  • Sharing critiques on Twitter

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can scholars balance speed and rigor in online criticism?
  • What safeguards prevent misuse of rapid critique?
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