Slow science

Slow science is part of the broader slow movement. It is based on the belief that science should be a slow, steady, methodical process, and that scientists should not be expected to provide "quick fixes" to society's problems. Slow science supports curiosity-driven scientific research and opposes performance targets. Slow science is a growing, and recent school of thought in scientific practice. Followers of slow science practices are generally opposed to the current model of research which is seen as constrained by the need for continued funding. The slow science perspective attributes the overinflation of scientific research, and rise in fraudulent publishing with the desire for researchers and institutions to create a justification for continued funding.  The term Slow Science was first popularised by philosopher Isabelle Stengers in 2018.[1] The idea of “publish or perish”, which too links research and financial constraints, has been around since the early 20th century.