The document discusses the importance of open access (OA) in scholarly literature, noting that 28% of the literature is OA, with benefits like increased citations and growing awareness and willingness to reuse open datasets. It emphasizes the need for institutional support, funding policies, and infrastructure to encourage the sharing of research, and outlines key recommendations for making research more effective. Additionally, it highlights the role of collaborative movements in enacting social change, drawing parallels between research sharing and successful protests.