The Great Research Robbery: Why Science Needs a Platform Revolution!
Science isn’t built in a vacuum; it’s a team sport. But major publishers are playing dirty, monopolizing access and charging researchers through the roof. This “platformization” is turning research tools into surveillance traps. The antidote? Open Science and decentralization. Let’s ditch the gatekeepers and keep science thriving.
Hot Take:
Who knew that scientific research and your favorite social media influencer had so much in common? Both are trying to dodge gatekeepers, deal with enshittification (yes, that’s a thing), and are in a constant battle against algorithms prioritizing sensationalism over substance. Maybe we should start calling this era ‘The Great Platform Showdown’ because everyone is fighting for a piece of the open-access pie.
Key Points:
- Scientific research is being throttled by major publishers and platforms monopolizing access.
- Enshittification isn’t just for social media; it’s infecting academic infrastructure too.
- Open Science and decentralization are the superheroes we need, swooping in to rescue scholarly freedom.
- Universities have a golden opportunity to lead the charge against closed research ecosystems.
- Platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon are giving a big middle finger to traditional gatekeepers.
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