It’s not a gender thing. Although, it’s a mental issue —> narcissism, pride, ego. These traits exist in each and everyone to some scale of a degree. But I agr

It’s not a gender thing. Although, it’s a mental issue —> narcissism, pride, ego. These traits exist in each and everyone to some scale of a degree. But I agree, as someone who used to be super passionate about research. I would say seeing highly regarded individuals fabricate data and assume wrong assumptions, in order to appear respected and important, did dissuade me and me think of the research industry in a different light, one of a business. There are many smart scientists, and they are working hard. The ones that have the resources and means to influence academic papers, experiments and grants are able to influence particular theories and experiments over others. ️ that can lead some theories, your example dark matter is a perfect example to be more accepted than questioned.