Philosophy Quote by James S.A. Corey
““while he spoke, “he never even made it in front of the ethics review. Quit the day before. Made a lot of fuss, walking through the lab and yelling that we weren’t going to be able to push him around anymore. That he had a bigwig corporate job with all the funding and resources he wanted. Called us small-minded pencil pushers””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion on research ethics, 2023
A researcher avoided ethical review, using power and resources to intimidate colleagues, and dismissed critics as insignificant.
In simple terms: Powerful individuals can bypass ethics and belittle dissent.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unchecked authority in science.
Themes
ethics
power
science culture
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- lab meetings
- grant applications
- policy making
Key Concepts
institutional pressure
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power affect ethical standards?
- What safeguards can protect small voices?
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