Humanity is progressing thanks to scientific research, but there are many obstacles in the way. Some of these issues—like the mediocre science publishing process and the abandonment of genuine science—have already been covered by me; now it’s time to talk about exploitation. The job of scientists is typically viewed as glitzy and riveting. You probably think that scientists wear white coats, play with strange devices, change the world and make a decent living from it. The reality is completely different. Scientists work as slaves and are not compensated for their efforts.
People who want to be scientists usually start gaining experience as master’s degree students. At the age of 24-25, they are still in university pursuing a PhD.
PhDs usually finish their studies around the age of thirty. Obtaining it requires frequently working 12 hours per day, without weekends or long vacations, and earning a lower-than-average salary because it is considered education.
After earning a PhD, researchers normally pursue a career as a postdoctoral researcher, which is nearly identical to a PhD in terms of hard work and limited free time, but is more of a job.
PhD students and postdoctoral fellows are vital for the cutting-edge innovations because they are “hungry” for new knowledge and hold the capacity to obtain it. Unfortunately, they encounter a harsh reality. Principal investigators, who are in charge of each research group (scientists who collaborate on common projects), decide which projects are worth investigating and which are not. Young researchers’ interests are not considered because what is investigated is determined by whether it will bring money to the lab and lead to publications. Scientific journals only publish research that is in line with the current agenda. I wrote a post about it. Read it.
Young researchers are pushed to simply follow instructions and then discarded when they are no longer needed. They may never see their names in the publications of the studies in which they participated because they are typically not in the lab until their research is published. It means that there is often no real record in the scientific community because they do not publish papers. It does not imply that they lack expertise; it simply indicates that there is no record of it!
Normal 30 years old people have a career, home, and children. We (I am a former young researcher) have nothing but regrets, poor vision, and a damaged spine as a result of sitting in an uncomfortable position at the lab bench and staring at the microscopes and screens. We frequently inhale hazardous substances and work with dangerous pathogens. Laboratory safety is only on paper. Given the shortage of jobs for experienced scientists, we must seek alternative employment once our bosses no longer need us and replace us with fresh minds and bodies to exploit. A science communicator is one of these options since we can use our expertise to some extent, but it has limitations because we are unable to write or speak about everything we want. This is why my career as such ended. I challenged the COVID narrative.
Scientists’ expertise cannot be applied in many fields. There are some opportunities in companies, but they prefer doers over thinkers, and the percentage of job openings is extremely low. While payment is better, all research is focused on how much money will be brought in. Government jobs are the same: they want people who follow orders, not those who think.
A large proportion of former postdoctoral researchers work in fields that have little or no relevance to science. Over a decade of experience that could benefit society is simply thrown away. So the conclusion is that we, the bright devotees who intend to transform the world for the better by working until we are completely worn out, usually end up drained and poor 30 plus.
Without scientific research, progress is impossible. Researchers who are able to find jobs in academia have to adhere to the agenda, but this means no real scientific research since human development is driven by those who question and seek truth. Why do you think anyone will want to be a scientist if they are exploited and their curiosity and enthusiasm are crushed? Why do you think anyone would want to become a scientist if they could earn much more money as an influencer or in another less demanding job? Globally, the average PhD stipend ranges from €15 to €50,000. Globally, postdoctoral researchers earn an average of €30 to €80,000.
Fundamental science, which is the foundation of human progress, is abandoned, and those who wish to work in it are banished.
After reading it, you may think, “I get it, but what can I do? I’m not a scientist or politician; I’m just an ordinary person.” That is not true! Academia receives large sums of tax money. You know that your money is not being used wisely, so ask those in charge to change that. If they refuse, find a way to hold them responsible. This is your money! There is another important point to consider. As a result of corrupt science and publishing, which only distributes studies that benefit corporations, policies are often designed to benefit those corporations while harming you. All good in the world will come when good people stand up!
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