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“A scientific prize is an ambiguous thing: it highlights an individual when we should highlight a collective effort, but I'm not alone.” quote by Jacques Dubochet
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“A scientific prize is an ambiguous thing: it highlights an individual when we should highlight a collective effort, but I'm not alone.”

Jacques Dubochet

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Source Interview: Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2017

Awards can misplace focus on individuals, neglecting the collaborative nature of scientific breakthroughs.

In simple terms: Science is a team effort, not just one person.

Key Takeaway

Recognize collective contributions.

Themes

recognition science collaboration

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

scientific motivational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • academic publications
  • grant proposals

Key Concepts

Sociology of science team dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better acknowledge teamwork?
  • What systems reward collective effort?
A Different Perspective

Individual accolades can motivate competition over cooperation.

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