Samuel Moore

In this discussion, Samuel Moore, a Scholarly Communication Specialist at Cambridge University Libraries, delves into the intricacies of open access publishing. He argues for a shift from market-driven models to community-managed, scholar-led initiatives. Moore critiques the limitations of policies like Plan S, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and collective governance in publishing. He highlights the role of care ethics and the need for a commons-based approach, proposing radical changes to support diverse publishing ecosystems across disciplines.