86 “peer review is now a cartel that blocks new science” peer review is *not* what you think it is. It has been SOLD to you. It has been holding your society’s scientific progress hostage since widely introduced about 50yrs ago. (twitter.com) posted 3 years ago by SophiesBoyfriend 3 years ago by SophiesBoyfriend +86 / -0 28 comments share 28 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Its a phrase that people never actually think about and just assume it means that it has been tested and proven and everybody agrees with it.
When its usually just a handful of guys who have never left academia reading it and giving it a thumbs up.
Its the equivalent of judging movies as perfect because 7 critics gave it 5 stars.