When I was a kid, I pictured my life folding out in this sequence: grade school, high school, college, possibly grad school, and then the rest of my life. I thought that after the school part, I wouldn't have to write anymore papers. And I probably won't unless I specialize in some form of nursing and go to grad school for it.
I also thought everyone's life would follow this similar path. I didn't realize I was so wrong.
I also never thought about the entire process that goes into something being called "Peer Reviewed." The title makes complete sense, but I just never thought about it.
I think what I took most from today is the level of respect I have for those who dedicate their lives to teaching others and continuing to learn through the articles and knowledge of others. I plan on continuing to learn until the day I die, but I don't think it will be anywhere near the process of reviewing articles. I think I'll stick to reading them once they've already been approved.
I agree with you in that I never realized how many people write about their discoveries. It is crazy to think that some people are still researching and writing and revising their entire life. Like you, I hope to stick to reading them, but what would be discovered if more people tried harder to make more discoveries?
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