``we need to get past the antiquated idea that the singular act of publication – or publication in a particular journal – should signal for all eternity that a paper is valid, let alone important''
Most scientists I know (physics) don't have this idea. They know publication is just a step. Most grad students learn at some point that just because it's published doesn't mean it's correct.
Publication is a checkpoint, not a finish line, for any theory or experimental result.
Most scientists I know (physics) don't have this idea. They know publication is just a step. Most grad students learn at some point that just because it's published doesn't mean it's correct.
Publication is a checkpoint, not a finish line, for any theory or experimental result.