Doing Science for Its Own Sake

<p>The same rationale applies to the practice of science. Some practitioners pursue science as a tool for promoting their self-esteem and status, in the same way that athletes sprint the 100-meters dash in order to demonstrate that they are better than other athletes or to set the world record. Throughout the past forty years of my career as a practicing scientist, I met many practitioners, including some of the most prominent professionals in their field, who clearly pursue science for the benefit of honors, academic status or awards, that accompany scholarly excellence.</p> <p><a href="https://avi-loeb.medium.com/doing-science-for-its-own-sake-a7c06f697a80"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>