“I had depended on the idea that scientific research is a sacred trust, not only to the other individuals in one’s group, but also to the research enterprise as

“I had depended on the idea that scientific research is a sacred trust, not only to the other individuals in one’s group, but also to the research enterprise as a whole.” The concern of the author is ultimately one of status, preeminence. Of course people motivated by prestige will not always be trustworthy. Her sin isn’t being too trusting, it’s a lack of self awareness.