Montana you say?
Card carrying scientist here.
This is true.
I witnessed everyone from techs to PhD scientists massage data and LITERALLY put on a show to pull the wool over investor eyes. Many of them, although brilliant in certain disciplines and analytics, suffer from the deepest insecurities and 'fear of success'. Intimidation tactics work wonders on them.
Some of us REFUSED to sell out
Over 99% of scientists toe their COC line.
Private, public, or academia…NO exceptions.
I didn't & lost most of my 'life'(such that it was)
No regrets & have Never slept so well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_G._Cavoli
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