A somewhat stereotypical and weird interaction I have now seen several time with several people:
Them: "I and my collaborators like your project/idea/code, could you privately share all details with us please?"
Me: "Ok, that might work, but can you tell me a bit more about what you want to do with it?"
Them: "No way, you need to sign a non-disclosure-agreement with us first".
😱 😱 😱 😱 😱
Anyone else...?
#Academia #astrophysics #science
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