I agree one should focus on counterfactual impact, but simply because your work would eventually be done anyway does not mean the counterfactual impact is identical.
Specific research being done earlier may shorten timelines and/or encourage others to do more work on the same topic.
I agree one should focus on counterfactual impact, but simply because your work would eventually be done anyway does not mean the counterfactual impact is identical.
Specific research being done earlier may shorten timelines and/or encourage others to do more work on the same topic.