For me at least, this is a very thought provoking article. Unlike some people, I've never had a problem with authority. Quite the contrary, I've always respected and trusted people whose credentials and experience prove to be superior to mine. I consider every interaction I have with them as an opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge.
But in this era in which information (both good and bad) is available to anyone who seeks it, I can't help but notice that objective skeptical thought has become scarce. A healthy skeptic demands experimental proof and well documented sources when unusual claims are made. But others go too far in the name of schepticism and simply won't accept truth even when it's being rubbed in their faces.
This article shows the other side of the coin... that of the members of the scientific community that have lost their patience and now demand that their views go unquestioned by others not familiar with their fields.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com...as-the-right-to-challenge-scientific-experts/
But in this era in which information (both good and bad) is available to anyone who seeks it, I can't help but notice that objective skeptical thought has become scarce. A healthy skeptic demands experimental proof and well documented sources when unusual claims are made. But others go too far in the name of schepticism and simply won't accept truth even when it's being rubbed in their faces.
This article shows the other side of the coin... that of the members of the scientific community that have lost their patience and now demand that their views go unquestioned by others not familiar with their fields.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com...as-the-right-to-challenge-scientific-experts/