It really depends how science is taught: whether they’re tought to memorise a bunch of facts and formulas, or actually use reasoning…
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LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 1 day agoBut understanding how science works is key to having trust in it. If you lack that understanding you may just think it’s a bunch of stuck up eggheads who pick whatever truth is convenient to them.
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ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 21 hours ago
But both sides sound as if they have done real science, so a basic understanding of how science is done won’t be enough to tell them apart. The only difference between the two visible to an ordinary member of the public is that one side represents “the establishment” and the other side doesn’t.
discostjohn@programming.dev 19 hours ago
I think you’re right, to some extent, but I think a slightly more than basic understanding of physics, chemistry, biology, and perhaps most importantly, statistics, helps you cut through a lot of the bullshit extremely easily