In 2014, a colleague raised concerns about a study linking concussion risk to altitude exposure, prompting an investigation into the device promoting its use. After publishing papers discrediting the claims, the focus shifted to urgent public health issues, highlighting the need for academics to pursue critical questions beyond conventional research. The current academic model prioritizes securing funding rather than fostering rigorous validation and interdisciplinary communication. A shift towards employing scholars with autonomy is essential for true scientific progress.
Robust scientific progress requires not only original research, but also rigorous validation of findings, their adoption across disciplines and effective communication.
The dominant model of academic science is to secure grant funding, generate results and then get more funding.
Instead of expecting agenda-focused laboratory heads to take on these tasks as side projects, universities should employ people who have complete scholarly autonomy.
I'm fortunate that my department has an educational track that supports scholarship outside of conventional research agendas.
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