Hmmm that’s an important factor. It’s one reason I still “trust in scientific process”. While it’s corruptible, imperfect, etc enough scientists still believe in the ideals of science. Otherwise why do it at all?
Still at a top institution like the FDA will attract the grafters and dark triad types in the field. Some of the most conceited self-centered types I’ve ever met are top researchers / academics and I’ve met a handful of VC CEOs. Look at the disdain for the “average joe” that leaks out of the emails between Dr Fauci and Dr Collins when they wanted to squash scientific debate on Covid (1).
Still at a top institution like the FDA will attract the grafters and dark triad types in the field. Some of the most conceited self-centered types I’ve ever met are top researchers / academics and I’ve met a handful of VC CEOs. Look at the disdain for the “average joe” that leaks out of the emails between Dr Fauci and Dr Collins when they wanted to squash scientific debate on Covid (1).
1: https://www.wsj.com/articles/fauci-collins-emails-great-barr...