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How do you decide whether an emerging research topic is worth entering early?
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Jumping into an emerging research area early can bring big opportunities, but also high uncertainty about its staying power. What signals do you look for when deciding whether to invest in a newly trending topic?
Alexander Baker, Adam Evans and 12 others4 Comments-
Check whether the underlying problem has real lasting importance, not just recent hype.
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See if strong groups are investing serious effort rather than only casual interest.
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Evaluate how hard it would be to pivot if the topic fades.
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Talk to a few researchers already active in that area for ground truth.
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