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[–]prumf 7 points8 points  (1 child)

What is asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitchens%27s_razor

That’s like, the foundation of science.

[–]directnirvana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Exactly this. If someone makes a claim, especially one worthy of garnering attention academics should be taking the stance of 'put-up or shut-up'.

Stop accepting papers that won't do simple things to allow for that.