> If the social sciences had a better general track record of producing reproducible results with practical value for society then I would be inclined to give t

> If the social sciences had a better general track record of producing reproducible results with practical value for society then I would be inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. But the reality is that most researchers have squandered their credibility by chasing mirages. If it were up to me I would cut funding for the entire field. Is that not the definition of intellectual laziness? You've just given up intellectually on an entire field.