Is the Nobel Prize Process Broken?
12:02 AM (9 hours ago)
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Launched at the start of the 20th century with a bequest from the man who invented dynamite, the Nobel Prizes have often proved explosive. Still, Nobel’s gold medals have become an international symbol of unassailable excellence in the fields of physics, medicine, chemistry, economics, literature and the pursuit of peace. But should they be? In the wake of this year’s awards — including honors for three scientists who advanced the understanding of black holes and a peace prize for the United Nations World Food Program — we’re taking a second look at an institution that’s long overdue for a rethink. Share your thoughts by taking this Twitter poll on whether it’s time for a remaking of the Nobel Prize.