The advent of online dissemination techniques allow academics to focus just on developing great ideas, without needlessly trying to play the system.
Connotea Imports 2012-07-31
Summary:
"It’s clear that the public are against a societal system that produces a top 1 per cent of income distribution and won’t tolerate the same hierarchy of ideas in academia either. Danny Quah argues that a more level playing field is desirable, and possible through increased online scholarly activity...."