Peer Review Evolution

A successful neuroscientist suggests that recent high-performing researchers make better reviewers, as their positive momentum fosters a more benevolent approach. The conversation explores the potential of crowdsourced peer review, likening it to Amazon reviews, where the collective intelligence of the crowd can provide checks and balances on scientific claims. The rapid communication of science through platforms like Twitter is highlighted as a crucial lesson learned during the COVID pandemic, emphasizing the need for faster review cycles in critical areas.