Jan 11, 2023 · Should we care about what the scientific consensus says? Like for example: the consensus on evolution and climate change?

Aug 3, 2024 · Consensus is invoked only in situations where the science is not solid enough. Nobody says the consensus of scientists agrees that E=mc2.

Oct 31, 2021 · The scientists have a preconceived bias that is affecting their opinions on issues such as climate change, transgenders, COVID, or other areas.

Jan 31, 2023 · Since most people aren't scientists, the next best thing is falling back on scientific consensus. Of course it could be wrong, ...

Jul 15, 2023 · The scientific consensus is the best explanation that the experts have at a given time, generally based on mounds of observations, experiments, ...

Feb 1, 2017 · It's rational to accept the scientific consensus unless you have very good reasons not to, and you're unlikely to have good reasons not to unless you are ...

Mar 8, 2014 · I believe that disagreeing with the scientific consensus on any issue today without being at least at a researcher level in the field is just plain wrong.

Jan 20, 2024 · I always argue that the scientific consensus should be our starting point in any scientific discussion (but do not confuse it with " ...

Oct 1, 2015 · 87 votes, 135 comments. Now, I'm not saying that scientists can't be wrong nor am I saying that a majority of scientists can't be wrong.

Nov 20, 2023 · One faculty member has argued that we shouldn't make decisions based on the scientific consensus on a topic because the consensus has been wrong ...