Right, I referenced literature here, as I don't personally have any data to add. I have my system setup to step at 1c/min as its software based and easy to do. But I can't say I notice a difference at 2c/min. Obviously, traditionally with decoctions you will get a much faster ramp than that as well so, who knows.
OK, then experience wins and lit loses this one.
Well, I don't doubt there are very valid reasons with lab results that prove it. So I wouldn't say it loses. The thing with science is even if you don't believe in it, its still true. So while you or I can't say we can't perceive a difference, it doesn't make it invalid. If it was scientifically invalid it wouldn't be in the literature, see where I am going with this? I realize this is where we differ, if you don't taste/see a result you don't do it. But I still do it cause its "best practice" and may help, but doesn't hurt. No disrespect meant in that, but thats where I am coming from.