Playing the game of science I Told You So! Matt Kaplan St. Martin’s Press, 2026. 288 pp.

Key Points

• The aim is to understand why groundbreaking scientific ideas fail to gain traction.
• Analyzes historical examples of scientific discoveries.
• Examines the role of established pathways in scientific research.
• Discusses the impact of innovation on paradigm shifts.
• Identifies key barriers to the acceptance of innovative ideas.
• Finds that adherence to traditional pathways limits scientific progress.