I had a hard time interpreting the various criticisms from academics of Diamond in a way other than: This goes against our field's dogma, so I will fight it. Ie

I had a hard time interpreting the various criticisms from academics of Diamond in a way other than: This goes against our field's dogma, so I will fight it. Ie, I'm suspicious that, given the conclusions he came to, they would argue against it regardless of methods or the strength of his case. Eg, He underplays the role of culture? He's wrong.