Fred, I think we are going to have to agree to disagree. You have, it seems to me, more confidence in the process of scholarship and science than I do. My final point would be that those who err on the side of skepticism are more likely to make big contributions, especially if they are persistent. Those who pay a lot of attention to their peers will make contributions too, but of a more evolutionary kind. So, in a way, I would be disappointed if I totally convinced you and vice versa. Both types are needed.
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