Everest syndrome
Definitions
The tendency of academic researchers to study things merely because they exist to be studied, regardless of the usefulness of the research.
Examples
“Maddux says further that there is an Everest Syndrome in educational computing and that there are those who "believe⟳ that computers should be brought into educational settings simply because they are there.⁹³ The result⟳ of the Everest Syndrome, according to Maddux "is an improper emphasis on computer hardware, and a consequent underemphasis on other, frequently more powerful variables affecting the computer."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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