[cornelis]

completely different assumptions to start their own field

The more problematic is the overlap of assumptions. This overlap can be conveniently omitted in theoretical abstraction because at a certain level, abstraction is existentially neutral. Historical and political aspects on the other hand present challenging criteria for measures of success and winning.

[Nebullis]

I disagree that this movement is a polital effort to change the direction of science inquiry. Political influence has that effect but it is not done by misrepresentation of already obtained scientific knowledge.