I don&#x27;t think the work can ever speak for itself; it is simply too hard to verify the data. Falsified data appears in science all the time even without anonymity and can take years to discover. With anonymity the world of science would quickly fill up with fake data generated by fossil fuel and pharma companies. Having your reputation at stake is an important control in behavior.<p>Finally, anonymity precludes collaboration, the very basis of science. If I don&#x27;t know who did something I can&#x27;t call them up to extend their work, get their raw data, get help optimizing their method, etc.