I think you and Matt are talking about different kinds of research. He&#x27;s specifically talking about <i>incremental</i> research in <i>computer systems</i>. And he&#x27;s 100% right that most of such work has zero impact, both over the short term and long term. I didn&#x27;t read this essay as a condemnation of research in general, especially not of what he describes as &quot;visionary, out-of-the-box, push-the-envelope research.&quot; It&#x27;s talking about &quot;research&quot; that is misguided and is not doing anything meaningful to advance knowledge.