This paper is a pretty tough slog, but the conclusion has been stated with crystal clarity: we tend to think all science should be evaluated according to the same standards, but in fact the use of diverse standards leads to better outcomes. "Scientists with diverse standards can effectively collaborate to achieve satisfying outcomes, particularly when they are highly connected and willing to share intermediate results. The key mechanism driving this success, which we call proxy serendipity, allows scientists to benefit from approaches they might not have pursued independently but that ultimately prove valuable to them."
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