127: Speak up or shut up?

We discuss when is the right time in your academic career to begin speaking up to critique your research field or whether the risk of retaliation means you should shut up and keep your head down. This was a recorded Clubhouse chat, which includes some audience interaction at the end. Links and details: Moin Syed's blogpost, which was the inspiration for this topic The 'proper' letter to the editor critique vs. a social media critique What about retaliation for speaking out? Differences between industry and academia Thank you to Yan, Louis, Evan for their contribitions to our chat! Other links [Dan on twitter](www.twitter.com/dsquintana) [James on twitter](www.twitter.com/jamesheathers) [Everything Hertz on twitter](www.twitter.com/hertzpodcast) [Everything Hertz on Facebook](www.facebook.com/everythinghertzpodcast/) Music credits: [Lee Rosevere](freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/) Support us on Patreon and get bonus stuff! $1 a month: 20% discount on Everything Hertz merchandise, a monthly newsletter, access to the occasional bonus episode, and the the warm feeling you're supporting the show - $5 a month or more: All the stuff you get in the one dollar tier PLUS a bonus episode every month Episode citation