Can We Trust Expert Scientists?

Theland | 11:47 Thu 23rd Jan 2020 | Science

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Most notably on climate change, but on many other subjects as well such as vaccinations, diet, and a myriad of other things, can we trust scientists?
How do we mame decisions?

My personal interests are origin of the universe, origin of life, and evolution.

What do you think?

Greta

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naomi24

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//So Editor, do you discriminate between Intelligent Design and Evolution?// You read my thoughts, Theland. “Supporting the scientific method over conspiracy theories” has further reaching implications than initially imagined - especially when science has a rethink - as has been known to happen - so if it's not broken don't fix it. In my...

16:23 Mon 27th Jan 2020

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jourdain2

Rather late, sorry. Addressed to answer Naomi at 13.54. Just to say that my answer has, indeed, been reinstated. Life problems intervene, I'm afraid.

However, I am now very reluctant to post an opinion on the Science page as I am not a scientist (although my daughter has a degree in Chemistry from Durham). I am also wondering about offering the benefit of advice on the 'Body & Soul', say, about a health condition from which I, or someone close, have suffered. It is a very concerning development. Reminiscent of the EU actually! :)

jim360

What's to worry about? The guidance only re-emphasises that which was already true.

And what harm is there in giving more thought to evidence behind opinions in what is ostensibly a board about Science anyway?

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jim360

You see, that's exactly the sort of baseless, nonsensical allegation that doesn't belong in a scientific discussion. Where is the objectivity? Where even is the attempt to be objective? It's non-existent.