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“We have to overthrow the idea that it's a diversion from 'real' work when scientists conduct high-quality research in the open. Publicly funded science should be open science. Improving the way that science is done means speeding us along in curing cancer, solving the problem of climate change and…” quote by Michael Nielsen
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“We have to overthrow the idea that it's a diversion from 'real' work when scientists conduct high-quality research in the open. Publicly funded science should be open science. Improving the way that science is done means speeding us along in curing cancer, solving the problem of climate change and launching humanity permanently into space.”

Michael Nielsen

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public Science Talk, 2022

Open, funded research accelerates solutions to global challenges and should be valued as essential work.

In simple terms: Open science speeds progress on big problems.

Key Takeaway

Support open research practices.

Themes

science policy open access collaboration

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grant writing
  • open data platforms
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

sociology innovation ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance openness with security?
  • What incentives encourage open science?
A Different Perspective

Open access may face funding and privacy hurdles.

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