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“If networked science is to reach its potential, scientists will have to embrace and reward the open sharing of all forms of scientific knowledge, not just traditional journal publication. Networked science must be open science.” quote by Michael Nielsen
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“If networked science is to reach its potential, scientists will have to embrace and reward the open sharing of all forms of scientific knowledge, not just traditional journal publication. Networked science must be open science.”

Michael Nielsen

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Source Article: "Networked Science" by Michael Nielsen, 2011

Scientists must share all knowledge openly, not just journal articles, to fully realize networked science's benefits.

In simple terms: Open sharing of all scientific knowledge is essential.

Key Takeaway

Promote and reward open sharing.

Themes

open science collaboration knowledge sharing innovation research culture

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • grant proposals
  • research collaborations
  • institutional policies
  • academic publishing
  • data repositories

Key Concepts

open access collective intelligence incentive structures

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions incentivize open sharing?
  • What barriers exist to open data?
A Different Perspective

Resistance from entrenched publishing interests may slow adoption.

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