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What does it mean?
Smith argues that old regulations prevent scientists from achieving new breakthroughs.
In plain terms
Old rules stop scientists from making new progress.
What can you take from it?
Update regulations to enable innovation.

Where it applies

  • research
  • policy reform

Putting it to work

  • review scientific regulations
  • promote research freedom

Questions to consider

  • When do rules hinder science?
  • How to balance safety and progress?

Another view

Some rules exist for necessary safety or ethics.

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