Editing The Precariat (section)

=== Cheap Science, Costly Consequences ===

Weinstein contends that modern research culture favors compliance and volume over originality. Budgets are cut, expectations rise, and institutions reward caution. He describes this as "cheap science" — a system that appears efficient yet yields diminished outcomes.

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We should be embarrassed how far into '''precariousness''' we pushed Generation X &amp; Millennials. Our entire economy is now bet on bargain science provided way below market.#Enough
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The consequence is declining trust and stagnation. Bureaucracy replaces discovery, and administrative logic overtakes radical curiosity and risk taking.