Heroes and Villains
2009
Why we sometimes need scientists to misbehave publicly Unlike most professional fields, science doesn’t have a formalized authority structure, and we scientists don’t need a license to ply our trade. Instead, science is a field that depends almost completely on the honor and integrity of its individuals. The community’s reaction to instances of misbehavior serves to reinforce this social compact, helping to keep everyone in line, so to speak.
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