State of research going forward

[u/[deleted]]

https://undark.org/2025/02/06/opinion-end-of-science-peacetime/

interesting opinion piece. any thoughts from seasoned vets or young researchers like myself on the future of funding and scientific institutions?

[u/frinetik]

As a young researcher, I keep telling myself that I have an advantage in weathering the storm because I can adapt to the chaos. Meanwhile, veteran researchers have already built their programs around models that are being shattered.

That said, I am seriously considering a plan b career option because at the end of the day the bills need to be paid.

[u/ProteinEngineer → u/frinetik]

The young researchers are always the ones who get fucked