Kozuch, Sebastian
(2023)
Meritocracy in Science – A Necessary Myth.
[Preprint]
Abstract
The methodology of meritocracy in STEM has been severely criticized as of lately in terms of the diversity, equity, and inclusion debate. However, there are more aspects where meritocracy fails, namely the effect of luck events and the exponential Matthew effect. Herein we discussed this matter and how it affects science and scientists. Nevertheless, we also explain that even with its faults, meritocracy is the best available doctrine, and neglecting it in research and education is self-defeating. We describe some possible measures to limit these flaws, but still keeping its edge for science.
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