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That's a lot of papers.
Even for a physician's area of expertise, it is projected they To remain current with their field, physicians must read about \textbf{20 papers a
day} to remain current. day}. Given the growing "scourge" of \href{https://www.authorea.com/users/3/articles/21489/_show_article}{cross-disciplinary science} and the interconnectivity of life, our world, and everything, 20 papers
a day honestly seems low.
How How, then, is
it that an average journal article
is \href{http://www.straitstimes.com/news/opinion/more-opinion-stories/story/prof-no-one-reading-you-20150411}{only read by 10
people people, or only 20\% of \textit{cited} papers
were even actually read}?\\
Maybe it has to do with the overextension of researchers (see Alberto's post above for massive discipline-spanning
course lists).
Or maybe it has to do with the way papers are presented. They're long, \href{https://twitter.com/albertopepe/status/256470400777728000/photo/1}{in archaic formats}, and
are only accessible
if you have with a background in the given
discipline. discipline (and, critically, freedom from paywalls).
Why can't we - scientists/communicators of knowledge/sharers of discoveries - agree to write clearly, concisely, and for broad impact and appeal?
Many universities and other research institutions have press offices
to that interface with the
public. public for just this reason. This is
critical critical, as institutions' research and resources help attract more funding and,
more nobly, should be shared with the world.
The problem?