The title of the post is “Does blind review slow down science?”, not “Does blind review stop science?”. The prestigious researchers may have the time, but there are plenty of members of humanity that don’t. Science is slow enough as it is. We would be well advised to consider any factors that may speed up progress.
The title of the post is “Does blind review slow down science?”, not “Does blind review stop science?”. The prestigious researchers may have the time, but there are plenty of members of humanity that don’t. Science is slow enough as it is. We would be well advised to consider any factors that may speed up progress.