I think a major part of the problem is that if you tell people that they "aren’t equipped to assess risks" then that will probably reinforce their position.

Edit: I think find ways to deal with irrational views (amplified by social media) while treating the people holding the views with a degree of respect and empathy is one of the challenges of our age.

NB "Authorities" who perpetrate these views when they really should know better do deserve contempt.