Thirty years ago, Charlie Munger delivered his now-famous “Psychology of Human Misjudgment” speech at Harvard, where he argued that the behaviors we observe—whether in individuals, organizations, or markets—are the natural result of underlying incentive structures. This theme will delve into how different stakeholders such as researchers, institutions, publishers, funders, and governments create and respond to incentives. From the evolution of open access models to the business strategies behind publishing workflows, we will examine the systemic forces steering the future of scholarly publishing and ask how these incentives align with our values and what we can do to impact the forces that shape the knowledge ecosystem.
Thirty years ago, Charlie Munger delivered his now-famous “Psychology of Human Misjudgment” speech at Harvard, where he argued that the behaviors we observe—whether in individuals, organizations, or markets—are the natural result of underlying incentive structures. This theme will delve into how different stakeholders such as researchers, institutions, publishers, funders, and governments create and respond to incentives. From the evolution of open access models to the business strategies behind publishing workflows, we will examine the systemic forces steering the future of scholarly publishing and ask how these incentives align with our values and what we can do to impact the forces that shape the knowledge ecosystem.
