The Art of Scientific Performance

Trends Ecol Evol. 2018 Nov;33(11):805-809. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2018.08.003. Epub 2018 Sep 27.

Abstract

Humanity builds upon scientific findings, but the credibility of science might be at risk in a 'postfactual' era of advanced information technologies. Here we propose a systemic change for science, to turn away from a growth paradigm and to refocus on quality, characterized by curiosity, surprise, discovery, and societal relevance.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Publishing / economics
  • Publishing / ethics
  • Scholarly Communication / standards*
  • Science / ethics
  • Science / history
  • Science / methods
  • Science / standards*
  • Social Values*