Has the Nobel Prize evolved into a driving force for scientific progress or a hindrance?

Reflections on today’s Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for neutrino research.

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The Nobel Prize has been awarded five times for work related to neutrinos. In what direction will this lead tens of thousands of scientists worldwide? Alfred Nobel established the prize; its aim has been to recognize contributions that benefit humanity—even if only one such contribution is made in a given year. Were Nobel alive today, he would undoubtedly reward me, for I have made over fifty great discoveries, which benefit humanity.