On the Back of a Tiger-A paradigm-shift in how we do science

Ride a tiger- To  find yourself in a precarious situation. The phrase comes from “He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.” Which is to say, once you find yourself in a dangerous circumstance, getting out of it can be even more potentially hazardous, whether to your health or your career.
(https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/ride+a+tiger)

Chinese Idiom: Riding on the Back of a Tiger and Finding It Hard To Get Off http://www.pureinsight.org/node/2520

On the Back of a Tiger presents a paradigm-shift in how we do science, ultimately leading to a better understanding of disease, aging, and nutrition.
A trailer and series of teasers for On The Back Of A Tiger, a documentary series in progress, profiling the life and work of unsung heroes of science and their battles with the establishment.

http://bradabrahams.net/tiger-doc