Everest Syndrome Definition

noun

The tendency of academic researchers to study things merely because they are there to be studied, regardless of whether the research is useful .

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Origin of Everest Syndrome

  • In reference to George Mallory 's alleged reply when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest: "Because it's there."

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