skua on Nostr: npub15zu89…3s7lx It seems to me that if the consensus is formed from the views of ...
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It seems to me that if the consensus is formed from the views of most qualified scientists then a randomly chosen scientist is much more likely to hold to something close to the consensus view.
I think we're looking at something quite different.
I think we are looking at the deliberate misuse of the authority, respectability and credibility of scientists to strengthen propaganda.
Similar to the way that any authority can be corrupted and be used to endorse garbage info.
It seems to me that if the consensus is formed from the views of most qualified scientists then a randomly chosen scientist is much more likely to hold to something close to the consensus view.
I think we're looking at something quite different.
I think we are looking at the deliberate misuse of the authority, respectability and credibility of scientists to strengthen propaganda.
Similar to the way that any authority can be corrupted and be used to endorse garbage info.