Mainstream Science.

[Atheist]

Why do some people disbelieve the current scientific consensus regarding e.g. evolution or man-made global warming? There are people who cherry-pick comments from a tiny minority of scientists so as to find stuff that supports their own views. Where do their views come from if not from an instinct that tells them that mainstream science is against their religion or that it must be wrong simply because it is mainstream?
There is sometimes a view expressed that everybody laughed at so-and-so and called him a crank; and then he was later vindicated. I don't think that 'cranks' are usually right, I think they are usually wrong. Lets face it, mainstream science has led to an understanding of the solar system and powered flight and electronics and social media. Most of the crank stuff has disappeared when it became obvious that it didn't work.
Can anyone name one 'crank' who was later vindicated?

[Atheist]

My original question was "Why do some people disbelieve the current scientific consensus regarding e.g. evolution or man-made global warming?"
All the replies seem to think that current scientific consensus is not very important. The list of scientists who proposed new theories and were eventually accepted seems to be considered as an indication that oddballs are often right and that science is very narrow-minded.
Better not have a jab or go flying in an aeroplane or ......

[douglas9401]

Just had a call from Donkey Rescue to say that the mules appreciate your performance so far Atheist.

'faint applause and hoof shuffling'

[bobbinwales]

Maybe it was just my imagination running away with me but didnt the question ask "Can anyone name one 'crank' who was later vindicated?" and douglas answered it well

[Atheist]

Ah, well, Doug; it takes all sorts. "There's none sae daft as cannae see his very own pomposity." An' that's masel' talkin' aboot masel' (bein' quarter Scots)

[tomus42]

Nowadays people can choose their own truth. If you don't like it that the facts don't match with what you'd like to believe, a bit of googling will quickly find someone on YouTube that confirms you are right.

[Theland]

'' I only religionists did the same.''

So you think God can be discovered by experimentation?
Well as long as you are comfortable with that idea ......

[Theland]

Birdie @ 01:46 - A voice of reason and common sense.

[Theland]

I have noted how farmers using poly tunnels buy CO2 to pump into their crops to aid growth.
I've also noted how scientists who do not, ''tow the party line,'' and agree with the authorised version put out by academia, stand to lose research grants, promotions and even livelihoods.
The hysteria has the potential to be a big money spinner for new enterprises, driven by the global elites, and the Global Economic Forum in Davos. That is, The Great Reset Agenda 2021.
Just a handful of multi billionaires increasing their wealth and power by manipulating global economies, and climate change is just one vehicle they use in pursuit of their goals.

[tomus42]

There you go Atheist. Question answered. It's because some people mistake reading random stuff from various people on the Internet from putting the work in to do actual scientific research as a qualified scientist.

[Theland]

We have been trained like Pavlov's dogs through lockdowns, to be completely obedient.

[Theland]

Birdie, you are well aware of my Christian faith, but I am not trying to push it on you or anybody else, as everybody is already aware of what it constitutes.
One of the things that attracted me to the bible is the accurate prophecies.
Everything said so far regarding population control, natural disasters etc fits perfectly with bible prophecy, as well as predicting history.
But I digress.
My faith in the bible is such that I can predict the future myself.
Folk on here, worrying about flying off on holiday and getting more stuff, simply strengthens my belief.
The media are complicit in what seems to be a great conspiracy.
Not many people are prepared to dig down for truth, but are taken in by what is fed to them, and intoxicated by celebrity.
There is no way out.
Mankind will continue on the disastrous path, misled and misinformed, and the sad bit is, they will love it!
Brave New World indeed.
Out of this mess will come war.

[Theland]

I am familiar with the Australian case, an utter disgrace.