Unfortunately, scholars tend to cite a colleague's mere hypothesis as an argument of authority. So many certainties in this field are merely someone's casual opinion quoted over and over again. (Koenraad Elst)

Unfortunately, scholars tend to cite a colleague's mere hypothesis as an argument of authority. So many certainties in this field are merely someone's casual opinion quoted over and over again.

Koenraad Elst

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