The exaggeration of scientific research makes the thinking about "Qian Xuesen's question" more and more heavy
Our commentator Fang Dafeng
Scientific research results do not have "revolutionary breakthroughs" through packaging and hype, and scientific and technological innovation cannot "lead the world" because of evaluations by various institutions and media advocacy.
Only when more and more scientific researchers truly look up to the stars, abandon money-worshiping, concentrate on their aspirations, focus on nothing else, guard against impetuousness, and be willing to sit on the "cold bench", can they rely on the hard work of "honing a sword for decades" and win the future of a powerful country in science and technology .
In response to the preference of some media to use words such as "heavyweight", "Noble Prize achievement" and "revolutionary breakthrough" when reporting scientific achievements, Tian Gang, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences pointed out sharply that such news attracts Eyeballs are not in line with reality. In addition to misleading the public and fabricating blindly optimistic emotions, it does not match the down-to-earth, truth-seeking and pragmatic atmosphere that scientific research work should have. It may also destroy the normal order of academic atmosphere and scientific development, and promote impetuous atmosphere.
The "hi" of the media has the same origin as the "hi" of a few people and institutions in the scientific research field for a period of time. It is not only driven by interests, but also has various incentives from institutional mechanisms.
A previous survey on the status of scientific and technological workers showed that nearly half of the respondents believed that the problems of quick success and impetuous study style in the academic field of scientific research are more serious.
In fact, the shortcomings of basic scientific research in my country are still prominent, and major breakthroughs and original achievements are still lacking.
my country's basic research and technological innovation must go high and far. Whether it is scientific researchers, government departments, relevant institutions, market players and the public, all must guard against exaggeration and impetuousness, and the media must not promote scientific research in order to cater to social psychology and harvest traffic." Populism" bad ethos.
The scientific research community needs a clean environment.
Scientific research is a long and arduous process. Scientific research results do not have "revolutionary breakthroughs" through packaging and hype. Scientific and technological innovation cannot "lead the world" because of evaluations by various institutions and media advocacy.
The exaggerated atmosphere of scientific and technological reports and even the field of scientific research has once again sounded the alarm of "Qian Xuesen's question".
In the critical period when innovation leads high-quality development, any frivolous and restless agitation is not conducive to researchers to overcome difficulties and climb the peak of science and technology.
Quick success and great success will only stifle the endogenous driving force of scientific research and innovation, destroy real scientists, and destroy possible breakthrough achievements.
The history of the evolution of science and technology has repeatedly shown that scientific research is a noble cause that has merit in the present and future generations. It is necessary to ensure that scientific research is treated with kindness and respect for scientists through relevant mechanisms. The curiosity of truth.
China's scientific and technological undertakings have made remarkable achievements in recent years, which are closely related to the hard work and dedication of the vast number of scientific and technological workers and their courage to climb the peak.
Based on the new development stage, implementing new development concepts, adhering to the core position of innovation in the overall economic and social development and construction, and relying on scientific and technological innovation to shape new development advantages, we especially need to create a good environment to further guide scientific researchers to concentrate on research, Focus on innovation.
In order to guide and motivate the majority of scientific researchers to establish a correct view of achievements, and to truly achieve accumulation rather than pulling seedlings for growth, the "Opinions on Further Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Strengthening the Construction of Style of Work and Study" issued in 2019 requires that we vigorously promote the dedication of indifference to fame and fortune and concentrating on research. Spirit, against blindly chasing hot spots and changing research directions at will.
Only when more and more scientific researchers truly look up to the stars, abandon money-worshiping, keep their minds on their own, stay away from impetuousness, and be willing to sit on the "cold bench", can they rely on the hard work of "honing a sword for decades" and win the future of a powerful country in science and technology .
Scientists are influenced by social ethos, and they also influence social ethos.
Scientists should be respected by the whole society and should also meet the expectations of society.
To a certain extent, when entering the ivory tower of scientific research, researchers have chosen a lifestyle of indifference to fame and fortune and obsessed with knowledge.
In fact, being indifferent is not only a requirement for scientific researchers.
As some commentators have said, impetuousness is the ill of many areas of today's society, and scientists cannot be singled out for blame.
Indeed, we have to see the problems behind the tech "fashion".
For example, in the past period, in order to facilitate performance appraisal, many scientific research institutions are used to "counting heroes by numbers" and counting the contributions of scientific researchers based on the number of papers and projects.
This kind of performance appraisal ignores the laws of scientific research.
Many people in the industry have called for the establishment and improvement of a scientific research personnel evaluation system oriented by innovation ability, quality, and contribution, and the formation and implementation of an evaluation system that is conducive to scientific research personnel to concentrate on research and innovation.
"Science, the Endless Frontier".
Where are the mysteries of the front and the future, we do not know.
To explore the unknown world, we need more scientific researchers who not only look up to the stars, but also keep their feet on the ground. Under the good atmosphere of pursuing truth and advocating pragmatism, we will firmly move towards the unknown field.