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On the Benefits of Promoting Diversity of Ideas
Published 12 May 2014 in astro-ph.IM and physics.hist-ph | (1405.2954v1)
Abstract: A common flaw of astronomers is to believe that they know the truth even when data is scarce. I provide ten examples where this approach led to wrong strategic decisions in research plans, causing unnecessary delays in finding the truth. In order to make the discovery process more efficient, I advocate affirmative action for diversity of ideas by telescope-time allocation committees and funding agencies.
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