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[–] nifty@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Scientists do that, actually. That’s how you get relatively early stage PhDs who have double digit citations. It’s less about having friends, and more about being part of a lab that has an influential circle, which is easier to pull off at “prestigious” universities.

Edit not to appear bitter lol, just speaking about an effect I’ve observed