# Transparency, Time, and Perspective: Reply to Richardson, Carter and Lee Christoph Hoerl **Opening (not a real abstract):** I am very grateful to Louise, Elliot and Geoffrey for their comments. It feels a bit like receiving a set of reviewers’ reports, but it’s a much more pleasant experience when the paper in question has already been accepted. Thanks also to Aaron Henry and the rest of the team behind the Brains Blog for making this symposium possible. **Authors:** [[Christoph Hoerl]]