The narcissistic scientist: big brain, big head? – Science Weekly podcast

How prevalent is narcissism in science? Has this changed over time? And how could it threaten the fundamental pillars of science?Subscribe & Review on iTunes, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud & AcastWhen it comes to scientists, the stereotype of a socially-reclusive and tortured genius is one that, arguably, still remains. But in a new book Swiss immunologist Professor Bruno Lemaitre challenges this assumption, instead pointing to the recent rise of the narcissistic scientist. But is ther