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Navigating Science and Theory
This chapter explores the critical role of mental modeling and theoretical frameworks in innovation and scientific inquiry. It critiques the misalignment between scientific funding structures and the encouragement of productive research, highlighting the inefficiencies that arise in academic environments. By comparing biological systems with organizational structures, the chapter emphasizes the need for alignment of incentives to minimize conflicts and improve effectiveness in both science and institutions.