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This article in Guardian reminded me a quote I read from a scientist (can't remember the name): "A scientist doesn't try to prove anything, but tries to find out the truth". Tha author is complaining about how scientific achievements are being abused/misinterpreted by policymakers and commercials in order to gain more money/power. It sounds like the process of privatization of universities is showing its long-term consequences. Shortage of fundings has pushed universities to commercialize their researchs, giving less priority to their contribution to knowledge. The effect of this kind of funding policy will not only be limited to the result of research projects, but also later generation's interest in higher education: When the money defines the value of research, youngsters will prefer to start studying in fields that "makes more money". In short term it will cause a high demand on certain academic major -which will be different at different periods of time-, resulting in job market saturation for certain jobs, and sudden rush towards other fields later. Posted @ Tuesday, December 23, 2003 ______________________________________________ |
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