Author: Ricardo Limongi França Coelho, Marcio Luiz Reis E Pimenta

Diogenes’ lantern and the researcher’s self-examination: scientific integrity under pressure

A photograph of a hand holding a lit flashlight against a forest backdrop in daylight.

Using the metaphor of Diogenes’ lantern, Ricardo Limongi and Marcio Pimenta discuss contemporary scientific practice. More than merely offering a critique, the image of the lantern invites a deeper reflection: how to turn the light inward, engaging in self-examination, ethical responsibility, and integrity while confronting a context that is often unfavorable to researchers in Brazil. Read More →