ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Scientific imperialism

Scientific imperialism is when scientists from one country try to control or influence the science of another country. It is like when an adult takes over and makes all the decisions without listening to children. Scientists from a country with a lot of scientific power or money might try to make sure that other countries follow their scientific ideas and theories. This is not fair because it means that the scientists from other countries are not able to develop their own science and must follow someone else's.