Would papers – or research projects, even – benefit from copying the arts in having an official producer, director, technical director, and starring cast?
Continue readingAnd the Oscar goes to…
Research assessment
A (peer) review of the market
Would a shop window for reviewers improve the inclusivity and efficiency of peer review?
Continue readingLive and let die
An aversion to asking tough questions in the here and now can lead to a messier and more painful outcome in the future. Continue reading
Bolton’s book and Goodhart’s law
Donald Trump’s obsession with re-election illustrates the problems caused by metrics becoming targets. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 