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.
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LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 3 weeks 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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discostjohn@programming.dev 3 weeks 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
Digit@lemmy.wtf 1 week ago
Sides?
Oh, so we’re talking about those bifurcated into competing groupthinks, not the search for truth with an educated mind.
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain an idea without necessarily accepting nor rejecting it”, not picking a side. And certainly not flinging around sweeping generalisations^1^.
( ^1^, and when I was trying to remember/refine that term, I asked an LLM, and it suggested there may also be the following fallacies in that: False Equivalence, Appeal to Authority, Appeal to Popularity, Appeal to Trust/Tradition, Straw Man, Vague Reference, Guilt by Association, Reification, Othering, Composition Fallacy, Division Fallacy, Weasel Words, Anonymous Authority, and of course, Sweeping Generalization. That’s quite an impressive collection. And you did it so slick. Most slipped my attention. I bet you don’t get called up on your fallacies often. Not just from the intimidating arrogant airs, but because you’re so slick with them. Hope that helps you introspect and scrutinise your thinking, and is well received to consider.) :)
Digit@lemmy.wtf 1 week ago
Ask some eggheads to show you a virus isolated some time. See what fun rabbit holes you can explore together.
Venator@lemmy.nz 3 weeks ago
It really depends how science is taught: whether they’re tought to memorise a bunch of facts and formulas, or actually use reasoning…