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IlyaShpitser comments on LW's take on nutrition? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: IlyaShpitser 05 April 2015 11:52:28AM 0 points [-]

Scientists have to market themselves to earn kudos in their field, and get grant money. This isn't bad in and of itself, but there are usual marketing incentives here.