Quote Originally Posted by OngBonga View Post
But who controls the data?
I'm pretty sure the scientists themselves control the data. Not because I've watched them do it, but because it's their name going on the work and letting someone you don't know and trust have access to your data is taking a big risk.

There's a lot of incentive to get a vaccine right. There's a lot of disincentive to do shoddy work, make a few bucks, kill a bunch of people, and ruin your career. Most scientists are in it because it's intellectually stimulating, not for the money. We like our jobs and want to keep doing them. If we just cared abouot money, we'd take our brains into another field, not one that pays just a tiny bit more than a lorry driver.