Saigon
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Ilar -
I totally agree with you - but if I consult 100 doctors, and 97 tell me I have X, then in most cases they are going to be right.
I can't imagine many posters would consult 100 doctors and then dismiss the views of 97 of them as sceptics do here.
I've never understood why sceptics tend to dismiss the idea of scientific consensus - but still insist they are on the side of science. You can't have it both ways - either we value the opinions of scientists or we don't.
We get second opinions for a lot of reasons. Sometimes we get a few more than just two opinions. Sadly, sometimes that means we get LOTS of different opinions. The trouble is, if a majority agree, that is no assurance that they are the ones who have gotten ir right.
It all comes down to the data and the quality of the science. Bad data generally lead to lousy conclusions. But even good data can be applied poorly leading once more to poor conclusions.
That is all correct - but for quality of science, read the start of this thread.
Most sceptical science is absoutely dreadful and very transparent. Unless the world really does need more CO2, of course.