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> If you're worried about your career... why? What is the point of your career as a scientist if you won't take a stand like that?

Not GP, but 'earning a living' can be quite a compelling reason.



That's why US needs a job protection law.

In Italy you can't be fired for your opinions.

Never!


Scientist or capitalist, can't be both.


Sure, because only a capitalist would want to live somewhere or have something to eat /s


No, I'm simply saying that your primary motivation can either be science XOR money. If you are willing to suppress results for money, even money you need to eat, you can't call yourself a scientist anymore. Someone is paying you to do something, but it isn't science.

To clarify, I'm not saying it makes you a bad person if you choose to eat. Just not a scientist. There's a reason we give professors tenure.




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