Stanford prof's advice: favor rigor over being first, science should be fun
anshulkundaje · x · 2026-11-06
On coordinating publication timelines, Anshul Kundaje notes coordination isn't always possible when timelines vary. His advice: always favor rigor over being first, and never get too paranoid or desperate — science should be fun, and people who get used to rat races end up messing with their minds.
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