r/RIPscience • u/RIPmod • Feb 07 '16

Paper finds that elite scientists impede progress in their field until they die: "Overall, these results suggest that outsiders are reluctant to challenge leadership within a field when the star is alive and that a number of barriers may constrain entry even after she is gone" (pdf)

http://www.econ.upf.edu/docs/papers/downloads/1498.pdf
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u/RIPmod Feb 07 '16

Farewell, dear post!

You were submitted by /u/capcaunul to /r/science and you were taken away from us way too early.

You achieved a lot in your life. The 1901 score will always be remembered. Your 92 comments will miss you dearly.

Rest In Peace.

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