Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science
Description
The internet is ushering in a new era of scientific discovery, transforming how researchers collaborate, solve problems, and build knowledge together. Through compelling examples such as the Polymath Project and Galaxy Zoo, this book reveals how online communities can unite professional scientists and enthusiastic amateurs to tackle questions once considered too difficult or time-consuming. It explores the power of collective intelligence, open collaboration, and innovative digital tools to expand humanity’s problem-solving capacity. Thought-provoking and accessible, it offers a visionary look at how networked science is reshaping both scientific practice and our understanding of the world.
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paperback
Princeton University Press
Published Jan 1, 2011
264 pages
ISBN: 9780691148908
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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