An even better essay on how peer review and government control of science grants is a dangerous setup to create conspiracy and fraud in science: > > > http://wattsupwiththat.com/2010/02/22/jerry-ravetz-part-2-answer-and-explanation-to-my-... by Jerry Ravitz, a very clear-thinking philosopher of science. Thought provoking. Matt, please read it though. You were born during all this, raised by it and I don't think you appreciate the dangers.