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| − | '''Scientific consensus''' is a broadbased agreement about a scientific theory - regardless of whether there is any actual scientific evidence for or against it. | + | '''Scientific consensus''' is a broadbased agreement about a scientific theory - regardless of whether there is any actual scientific evidence for or against it. The term is often used by liberals to completely shut down any and all dissent from select theories and to prevent alternate theories from being researched or even simply presented. |
The best known modern examples of consensus science are that of biologists favoring Darwin's [[Theory of evolution]] and the [[environmentalist]] faith in [[Anthropogenic global warming]]. | The best known modern examples of consensus science are that of biologists favoring Darwin's [[Theory of evolution]] and the [[environmentalist]] faith in [[Anthropogenic global warming]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:26, May 4, 2008
Scientific consensus is a broadbased agreement about a scientific theory - regardless of whether there is any actual scientific evidence for or against it. The term is often used by liberals to completely shut down any and all dissent from select theories and to prevent alternate theories from being researched or even simply presented.
The best known modern examples of consensus science are that of biologists favoring Darwin's Theory of evolution and the environmentalist faith in Anthropogenic global warming.
MIT Climate scientist Richard Lindzen wrote:
- "Science, in the public arena, is commonly used as a source of authority with which to bludgeon political opponents and propagandize uninformed citizens. ... It is a reprehensible practice that corrodes our ability to make rational decisions." [1]
- "Essentially if whatever you are told is alleged to be supported by 'all scientists,' you don't have to understand [the issue] anymore. You simply go back to treating it as a matter of religious belief." [2]
See also
External links
- Climate consensus and the end of science - Terence Corcoran
- Global Warming as a Religion