Overly pessimistic, and doesn't acknowledge that heads of steam only build behind promising findings, while the deficient (or 'fraudulent') work die on the vine, published or not. In other words the system tends to work.

Secondly, there are many ingredients required to successfully publish, communicate science, foster collaboration, etc., beyond technical brilliance. I'm sure we all know many technically brilliant people whose career never advanced because they lacked in some necessary area. People shouldn't be discouraged from improving in all areas because OP's delicate genius is offended by their technical ability.

Speaking of discouragement, it's a shame and a disgrace that you publicly called your colleague's work bullshit, including a first author that isn't yourself.