Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the encouragement of international scientific research collaboration, exploring the roles of governments, individuals, and research groups in fostering such collaboration. It touches on both large-scale projects and the potential for smaller initiatives.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants note that significant experiments like CERN and ISS already exemplify international collaboration, questioning the need for further encouragement.
- Others argue that promoting collaboration in smaller projects could enhance funding and initiative, suggesting that more nations involved could lead to greater resources and teamwork.
- International exchange programs for students and professors, as well as international meetings, are mentioned as existing mechanisms that support collaboration.
- A participant expresses skepticism about the need for more encouragement, suggesting that the current level of collaboration may be sufficient.
- Another participant challenges the notion that collaboration is limited to specific fields, implying that it is broader than just pharmacy.
- One participant suggests looking at physics journals to see the extent of international collaborations in published research, indicating that the issue may be underestimated.
- There is a suggestion that the underlying desire may be for a world with fewer borders and less protectionism, which could facilitate collaboration.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on whether current international collaboration is adequate or if further encouragement is necessary. There is no consensus on the need for additional measures to promote collaboration.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the effectiveness of existing collaboration mechanisms and the scope of international projects remain unexamined, leading to varying perspectives on the necessity of further encouragement.