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[Jonathan McHugh]

Hello,

I noticed an interesting report^1 on the holistic approach from Emacs and how 
its 'additive solutions' assist problem solving for researchers. Given Guix's 
emphasis on reproducible research I felt it worth sharing given overlapping 
concerns.

https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/matthey/jmtr/pre-prints/content-jm_jmtr_johnsapr22
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It is human nature to prefer additive problem solving even if removal may be 
the more efficient solution. This heuristic has wide ranging implications when 
dealing with science, innovation and complex problem solving. This is 
compounded when dealing with these issues at an institutional level. Additive 
solutions to workflows with extra software tools and proprietary digital 
solutions can impede work without offering any advantages in terms of FAIR data 
principles or productivity. The below Viewpoint highlights one possible 
workflow and the mentality underpinning it with an aim to incorporate FAIR 
data, improved productivity and longevity of written documents while improving 
workloads within industrial R&D. 
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^1 via the blog Irreal

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Jonathan McHugh
indieterminacy@libre.brussels