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dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 1 month agoThe “you” here is misleading. Consider any scientific field, then now consider all the people you know. How many people do you know, if any, who can propose a theory that is equally valid compared to scientific consensus? It’s unlikely most people are friends with Aristotle or the like or are themselves in that boat.
Is it theoretically possible? Sure. Is it more likely that you or I or the stranger who fills this theoretical situation is actually an over confident moron? Overwhelmingly yes lol.
wewbull@feddit.uk 1 month ago
This thinking just leads to science being turned into a religion. Knowledge being passed down from blessed people who perform obscure practises, and the masses being expected to accept it without question. Science should be open and understood by all. Then it has the weight it deserves and then you can have proper public discourse about issues.
dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
In no way does this make science religion. What it means is all opinions aren’t created equal and if you want to have one you have to do work. If you dont want to do work that’s fine, but 998 times out of 1000 your “contribution” is being a dipshit.
If you want to learn it learn it. If you want to participate, learn it. Science isn’t just discussion between friends.