This document discusses the concept of open science. It begins by discussing how the paradigm of the scientist working isolated and disconnected must change to see scientists as nodes in a network. It discusses how openness fuels innovation and how open science can benefit citizens, scientists and society. It addresses researchers' behaviors which sometimes contradict open principles and challenges they face in adopting open practices. It also covers topics like open access, open data, copyright and licenses. Overall, the document advocates that openness is essential to science and its future lies in breaking down walls and making science more collaborative and accessible.
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