Is open science in Europe a double-edged sword?

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Open science is set to become a reality in Europe, sparking debate over its implications across various fields. While researchers in Astronomy have successfully adopted open science practices, concerns remain regarding its impact on applied sciences and publicly funded innovation. The discussion highlights the necessity of addressing funding challenges associated with open access, rather than viewing them as downsides. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to ensure the successful implementation of open science across disciplines.

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Hello all,

in the near future, open science (open science != open access) will be real in Europe.

It is a bit controversial, specially in some fields. What do you think about it?

As far as I know, researchers in Astronomy exploit it successfully. But I am not sure about the impact of open science in applied sciences o public funded innovation

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Could you expand upon what you feel are potential concerns in applied sciences?
Surely if anything is to be open access it should be something that is publicly funded (military matters aside). No?
I see no downside to open access, but rather the question of how best to address funding. That's not a downside, that's a challenge. I expect members more knowledgeable on this point will discuss solutions.
 

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