That does not make sense within the context of the discussion. In any science, engineering, etc. field you are responsible for the conclusions you come in your

That does not make sense within the context of the discussion. In any science, engineering, etc. field you are responsible for the conclusions you come in your papers/projects/etc. Even in sub-fields of those with an empirical component (if that is your angle) there are standards you have to reach to claim a discovery/success.