October 2, 2025Open Access

'But the public don't need access to humanities research'

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The email reflects a disconnect between public perceptions and the value of humanities research, and shows how casual attitudes may overlook its significance.
Highlighted was a unique individual perspective, noting how even individuals with education may not feel the need for access to humanities papers.
This communication underscores the challenges of conveying the importance of research to a broader, often uninformed, audience.
Exploring ways to better engage the public in understanding the relevance of humanities research could enhance accessibility and interest.

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An email highlights attitudes toward public access to humanities research, suggesting limited interest and engagement.

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An email I received today about [one of my open-access articles](http://doi.org/10.16995/olh.82): > Dear Sir, > > My name is ____________. I'm a regular 22 year old in the UK, university-educated and owner of a soon-to-be coffee shop. Please forgive this email if it does not make sense, especially considering I am well into a bottle of whisky at 5am. > > I am a huge fan of the novel Cloud Atlas.

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Martin Paul Eve (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de70f583cbc991d0a232c1 https://doi.org/10.59348/qvf91-s1v50

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An email highlights attitudes toward public access to humanities research, suggesting limited interest and engagement.

'But the public don't need access to humanities research'

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'But the public don't need access to humanities research'

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