LogicallyMinded on Nostr: I don’t disagree with what you’re saying but the point I’m trying to convey is ...

I don’t disagree with what you’re saying but the point I’m trying to convey is that similarly to how a judge can be wrong on a scientific matter, the scientific consensus can also be wrong. The consensus often ignores new discoveries that challenge the consensus often for many years if not decades. The peer review process is also far to be impartial. I guess maybe it doesn’t have so much to do with the process itself but how corrupt it has become. To this regards, a decision of a judge is similar. In theory, it’s supposed to be impartial but it practice it can be corrupted for many reasons. I see your point about a judge not being a scientist hence not being able to appreciate a scientific matter but I would disagree that a judge cannot come to an informed decision on a scientific matter. Questioning is a powerful tool for one mind to form an opinion on any matter. The goal is not to become an expert but to gauge the sincerity and trustworthiness of the experts relaying the scientific knowledge.