This podcast episode delves into the world of Sci-Hub, a website that provides free access to scientific research papers, shedding light on its founder, Alexandra Elbakyan, the science publishing industry, and the legal battles surrounding open access. It explores the impact Sci-Hub has on researchers, journalists, and the democratization of knowledge while questioning the ethics of scientific research ownership in the digital age. The episode follows journalist Eli Cohen's journey to meet Elbakyan in Kazakhstan and unveils her motivations for launching Sci-Hub, revealing a complex story of scientific passion, legal challenges, and personal sacrifice.
