The rise and fall of scientific authority, and how to bring it back

Re:The rise and fall of scientific authority, and how to bri... by unknownkadath on Monday March 18, 2019 @11:13AM (#19421715)

Are you saying that the problem here is that people aren't doing what they're told by authorities? Because I can confidently say that this is not an accurate reading of the fine article. Or, you know, reality.

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Re:The rise and fall of scientific authority, and how to bri... by zazen on Monday March 18, 2019 @11:27AM (#19421852)

I think it's valuable to ask some questions about the costs and unforseen second-order effects of throwing out all our traditional ideas of respect and status. It's pretty reductive to characterise this as saying people should "do what they're told". I can confidently say that's not an accurate reading of GP's comment.

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Re:The rise and fall of scientific authority, and how to bri... by unknownkadath on Monday March 18, 2019 @11:39AM (#19421981)

You can call it a fourth-order bundle of holomorphic consequences if you like. The difference is fine enough to slice a silk scarf in two.

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