The notion of "scientific authority" is contradictory with the scientific method. The scientific method is to independently validate an idea, theory, experiment

The notion of "scientific authority" is contradictory with the scientific method. The scientific method is to independently validate an idea, theory, experiment. The scientific authority is that belief instilled to the public that there is an advantage, or a reason for doing things in a way backed by science, as opposed as doing things backed by authority.