>If a scientist knowingly lets false information be published he is causing a disservice to society, harming progress. Often it's not so much false as empty or

>If a scientist knowingly lets false information be published he is causing a disservice to society, harming progress. Often it's not so much false as empty or useless. Nevertheless, since all people in a community know the values of individual papers, and these are the same people 'making progress' in that field, I don't see how science is so much harmed. I agree the situation is kinda ridiculous, but it's not a "sky is falling" situation either. >If incorrect papers are out there, those who can correct them have a duty to do so. Sure. How much are you willing to pay me for me to prioritize this 'duty' over the literal hundreds of duties I already have at my lab?