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Discussion paper / email attachment / questionnaire
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Summary
This document appears to be a section of a discussion paper or questionnaire, likely prepared for a scientific gathering or intellectual debate. It poses three specific questions (numbered 3, 4, and 5) regarding the origin of political institutions, the search for a Darwinian theory of human society, and the 'perverse incentives' within modern academia. The text critically analyzes the current state of social sciences and academic publishing, suggesting modern alternatives like Wikipedia or Reddit models for scientific validation.
Organizations (5)
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| nytimes |
Mentioned as a media outlet researchers aim to be covered by.
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| Society of Letters |
Historical reference to the 1500s academic system.
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| Wikipedia |
Proposed as a model for aggregating scientific information.
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Proposed as a model for recognizing quality research via upvotes.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document release (indicated by footer).
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Key Quotes (6)
"We have one vote per person, but everyone knows dollars can buy more votes"Source
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Quote #1
"Is there a fundamental theory of human societies that's analogous to Darwin's theory in biology?"Source
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Quote #2
"How can we fix the perverse incentives in academia?"Source
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Quote #3
"The best way to publish is to make sure your allies are the referees, cite their work, and don't step on their toes"Source
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Quote #4
"It is ridiculous that we’re still using a system derived from the Society of Letters of the 1500s."Source
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Quote #5
"Perhaps it's time for something more like Wikipedia... Or something like Reddit"Source
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