And to go further, scientific persuasion doesn't really depend only on publication and dissemination. Scientists in the historical record who are successful of

And to go further, scientific persuasion doesn't really depend only on publication and dissemination. Scientists in the historical record who are successful of achieiving significant theory change use about every means at their disposal not limited to just "consensus building" but also including underhanded tactics such as excluding opponents from professional appointments, conferences, access to data and equipment, etc.