[proof_by_vibes]

I recall reading someone who proposed the need for what they dubbed "meta-science," and I think it's clear that this concept is becoming more needed as time goes on. Our publishing process, and the incentives therein, are obviously faulty and we are aware of it. We can do the math: I believe it's time we do away with playing speculative games with science.

[shishy]

"Science of Science" is a good book / overview of this field!