Sometimes neuroscientists inherit lab space and equipment from scientists who have retired or moved to different jobs. Many are provided with start-up money to stock their labs with equipment and supplies. To thrive, scientists must become leaders and attract graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to come to their lab to join in the experiments and activities. Scientists must also know how to motivate people. When the TV survivors arrive at their new locations, they must build shelters to protect themselves from the weather and find food to nourish themselves.
Scientists often find themselves in a similar situation.
They may not have to search further than a cafeteria for food, but their laboratory may not have the necessary equipment, chemicals, computers, and other supplies for conducting experiments. In addition to attracting graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, neuroscientists usually recruit additional personnel such as technicians to help with lab work. Both survivors and neuroscientists depend on others and it is important that everyone get along so they can get their work done. Teamwork is important for people on deserted islands and for people in laboratories. Survivor team members must use teamwork to compete in games that involve hunting for clues and answers or navigating obstacle courses while tied together.