Trust no one - On the role of trust in improving psychological science
Trust was at the core of the scientific system that led into the replications crisis: We trusted that individual researchers are well trained, have expertise in the methods they use, apply them as intended, and report the results honestly.
This trust was shown to be unwarranted in several cases.
The Open Science movements' effort to regain trust is predominantly centered around methodological rigor and extensive transparency.
While these efforts are important and commendable, we argue that this focus on methods and openness is probably short-sighted when it comes to dealing with a profound crisis of trust, even leading to unwanted side effects.
To broaden the perspective on the matter, we'd like to explore the concept of "trust" in IT security, draw parallels to the field of psychology, and propose a framework for the role of trust in the replication crisis.