Been Quote by Nick Bostrom
“Once a discovery has been published, there is no way of un-publishing it.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Future of Science, 2019
Published discoveries cannot be erased, highlighting the permanence of knowledge once shared.
In simple terms: Published work is permanent.
Consider long-term impact before publishing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research publishing
- media releases
- public statements
- digital archiving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to mitigate errors before release?
- What responsibilities do authors have?
Mistakes become permanent records.