Well done! Here a nice illustration on how far "the Gollum effect" can go, supported by academic institutions, despite hindering science proggress: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Nearly 20% of affected researchers left academia or science altogether.
That’s talent lost. Ideas silenced. Innovation stalled.
When knowledge becomes a power play, we all lose. Especially in fields like ocean conservation that demand collaboration.
#ToxicAcademia #OceanHoptimism

Can speak very personally to this effect. Former advisor claimed control over data they didn't own or collect, despite the actual owner's approval, which delayed my graduate by 2 semesters after I left their lab.

Now no one gets to use the data. Everyone lost.

For more detailed examples of the Gollum Effect and how to combat these behaviors read the original opinion piece here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/eco...

Nearly 1/5 of researchers admit to engaging in Gollum-like behaviors themselves. These behaviors are fueled by hypercompetition and fear of losing credit. Solutions include awareness of the issue, incentives for collaboration, mentorship reforms, and accountability mechanisms.

Behaviors ranged from blocking access to data/sites, to idea theft, bullying, authorship manipulation & sabotage. Perpetrators were often high-profile researchers or supervisors. Many victims abandoned research topics, changed institutions, and one-fifth left academia or science entirely.

Encuentra nuestro artículo traducido al español por
@Oceguemma aquí: preprints.scielo.org/index.php/sc...

Thrilled for so many firsts! Huge congratulations to brilliant bachelor's student #LeaSchulte on her first paper. Honored to serve as her supervisor in my first-time role. Also congrats to #EmmanuelO on his first paper & translations furthering inclusivity. Here's to many more!