Entities Enabling Scientific Fraud at Scale Are Large, Resilient Growing Rapidly
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The article discusses the prevalence of scientific fraud and the failure of universities and journals to police themselves, sparking a discussion on the need for external consequences and the role of capitalism in enabling misconduct.
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This isn't just "misconduct," it's a fraud enterprise built on taxpayer money. The only solution is severe, external consequences, just like any other white-collar crime.
Each level requiring policing simply demonstrates the flaw was invented at the earlier stages.
apologies to Steven Weinberg