To publish besides the results the way (and the order!) in…
““To publish besides the results the way (and the order!) in which they were reached, to mention the blind alleys as well, to mention whether the solution was found in three months or twenty minutes, to express the author's personal feelings (of hope, despair, or fascination), all this is regarded as "unscientific", and, therefore, "bad style". (Just try to include such remarks in your publication: if the referees don't object to them, the editor will!) This taboo seems to extend itself over the teaching of mathematics as well””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Publishing process details and personal reflections are labeled unscientific, limiting transparency and learning.
In simple terms: Sharing process and feelings is discouraged, harming openness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace transparency in research reporting.
Themes
academia
transparency
communication
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research papers
- peer review
- teaching
- academic culture
Key Concepts
scientific method
meta‑analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Should authors disclose failures?
- How can transparency improve education?
A Different Perspective
Too much detail may overwhelm readers and reviewers.