How does author, Lisa Randall view the value in sharing information?

Frequently, Lisa Randall mentions her friendships, professional connections, and collaborator, as well as conferences and seminars with other physicists, astronomers, and geologists. The reader often finds her burning the midnight oil with graduate student Matthew Reece as they discuss the nature of dark matter and possible avenues for research. Randall frequently refers to the work of other scientists that is presented in professional journals and through personal contact. Physicists are not shy about expressing their opinions of current theories. Usually, the scientists welcome the different views because they realize the value of sharing their work.