Not With A Bang: The First Wave of Science 2.0 Slowly Whimpers to an End
Major social media plays in science hit the rocks, as hype hits reality and the culture of science.
Major social media plays in science hit the rocks, as hype hits reality and the culture of science.
Older PhDs, longer postdoc stints, the rich getting richer, and other factors are creating a “founder effect” and consolidating power at the upper end of scholarship. Is it a Ponzi scheme? Can grassroot efforts change things?
Though social networking websites continue to proliferate, turning them into sustainable, revenue-generating businesses is still a difficult prospect. For sites based on the illegal distribution of copyrighted material, the process is even more difficult. Is it possible for a pirate to become a respected member of the business community?