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    1. …in reply to @rothkopfAK
      rothkopfAK The Nobel Prize is a throwback to the era of gentleman scientists tinkering on their own or with a small group. It needs to change, particularly the prize sharing rules which seem to have made it harder for women to be recognised.
  1. …in reply to @davidjamesweir
    rothkopfAK And yes, maybe there should be recognition for those politicians and civil servants who have a cogent vision for science and work to see it delivered. It couldn’t be any more distorting than the Nobel is now.