I think that is true, which is why what this author should be suggesting is changing the incentives of what the 'output' of a scientist should be.
Literature is great because it measures how far you're progressing the measuring stake of knowledge in a field. Old distribution models like journals just help disseminate that "hey everyone, here's the new mile marker". You then get paid based on how far you manage to advance it.
I think while that should remain true, it can definitely use some rebalancing. It's incredibly lopsided and inefficient, and too many nodes in the process are hoarded and centralized. In this case, I think science should more follow art.
Literature is great because it measures how far you're progressing the measuring stake of knowledge in a field. Old distribution models like journals just help disseminate that "hey everyone, here's the new mile marker". You then get paid based on how far you manage to advance it.
I think while that should remain true, it can definitely use some rebalancing. It's incredibly lopsided and inefficient, and too many nodes in the process are hoarded and centralized. In this case, I think science should more follow art.