This short commentary adresses some problems associated with the present status and the future of research in organic synthesis. It simply reflects the personal opinion of an author who has been involved with organic synthesis for more than 50 years.
Ghosez, L. (2018). «Synthesis: science or technology?» : a few comments from an old-timer. Israel Journal of Chemistry, 58(1-2), 127-130. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijch.201700139 (Original work published 2018)