Science is becoming pure business

Sci-hub, Research paper heaven for third world students!

The recent furore about sci-hub, caused by the Elsevier's and other academic journals (sadly supported by many academicians especially editors who get paid by these organziations) is symbolic of the dead humanity and sharing spirit.



First world countries and the certain circle of academicians want sto keep it to themselves as if they were guardians of science. They talk big of sharing and caring and stuff...but when it comes to practical terms and their pockets, cynicism and lies show up...The academic robin hoods like Alexandra Albakyan have no place in the world. Running for her live, her degree hanging mid-way...my heart breaks at her plight.

Alexandra Albakyan, the Kazakh student behind sci-hub

Are we going to make her the next Aron Swartz and when she commits suicide, hang her plaques, hold her funeral and place her name in the internet hall of fame... Is this all we can do after we kill someone. She has done it for the academic community, for the poor frustrated students. The students and academicians need to sign petition for her free life. Something should be done for her degree life too.. She must not be punished for her philanthropic spirit. She acheieved what she wanted to and could have kept the things to herself. Instead, she decided to take the bold step and make it available for all. She needs to be prized-she is a her and mocking a hero, punishing a hero or worst, killing a hero is a shame for all of us.