Honestly, I find it supprising when I find someone who doesn't have grievences with the publishing system. You might check out science octopus, it's a project to sorta reinvent scientific publishing. I think it's pretty amazing to compare the publications of old - which would often have multiple discoveries in just one paper - with the modern style of incremental paper writing.
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The idea of Science Octopus makes sense! In some preliminary writing on the topic of scientific publishing, I did think about multi-stage publishing.
Ultimately, these ideas need to be championed by an organized front of scientists and the public. A better publishing system cannot take over without the toppling of the current exploitative system. Currently, funding and career prospects are intimately connected with the current publishing system and the people with most power are those who benefit from the status quo.
I will definitely read more on Science Octopus in formulating a program for mass mobilization of scientists in Canada.
The priority for science advocates definately should be on organization. The time for rebuilding comes after you've done the work of tearing down the old.
