We measure scientific output as nr of publications. And that is the cause of bs like this.

These institutions have a duty to educate humanity. PhDs are also supposed to be able to help the public understand complicated science. To guide ethical decisions.

But no, we measure the number papers, and not even their quality (very well).

It's all a matter of incentive alignment, what gets measured gets done. The state of academic science is sad in most places. This contemplation by OP being case and point.