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by mmmmpancakes 1438 days ago
one possible explanation: if you open source all your data and code you likely reveal the secrets that aren't in your paper that give you a competitive research edge. Writing papers so that you are telling enough to get a good publication while obfuscating the details that give you an edge in your research fiefdom is a bit of a dark art in academia. I think it should be discussed more.