The way scientists are measured reminds me of how teachers get measured by their students test scores. In both cases we reward or penalise them based on some measure that is often only partially in their control, then people get angry when they try to maximise that measure.
The working scientists I know are as frustrated by the syst as it's external critics, but they still have to work in it if they want to pay their rent.
Re:Why So Much Science Is Wrong
by chrisco255 on Friday September 25, 2020 @03:05PM
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Reminds me of the saying, "as soon as a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a useful measure".
While the goal was clear (to establish a fairer promotion mechanism and remove personal bias), it has ultimately led to more people focusing on the score rather than the output. IOW, "gaming" the system. Even when it's done in good will, it might be optimising for the score instead of actual promotion of knowledge and science.