Open scholarship paradoxes

Paradoxes in Open Practice

The situation has changed

Hold two opposing views

What is open practice?

Democratises space

Increases marginalisation

Success of Open

Anti-open culture

Power of Open

Anti-knowledge climate

Formalised

Experimental

Friendly/Supportive

Dangerous/unpleasant

Powerful dissemination

Reduction of discourse

How to approach these paradoxes

Create open identities we are comfortable with

Continue to promote rational debate

Don’t lock stuff away

Write and communicate in open style

Self defense

Learn to navigate this landscape

Develop new tools & communities

Maintain our voice & values

Final paradox

It has never been more risky to operate in the open

It has never been more vital to operate in the open

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