ACSH Science Dispatch
ACSH Science Dispatch
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Scientific Consensus—A Concept Past Its Expiration Date?
21 minutes Posted May 21, 2025 at 7:43 pm.
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Science thrives on challenge, not conformity. Many scientists would agree with that statement, yet they often equate truth with expert consensus, at least when talking to the public. Since scientific disputes are really settled by evidence and not a show of hands, perhaps it's time for experts to abandon consensus and focus on a more accurate concept—convergence.