Appeals to authority is the inevitable by-product of specialization. No one understands even a small fraction of all branches of science, let alone engineering

Appeals to authority is the inevitable by-product of specialization. No one understands even a small fraction of all branches of science, let alone engineering and the rest of it. Freedom of speech is just double-speak for the idiot masses. You're free to say things and others are free to put you in jail for hate speech, inciting violence or the other 100+ laws that limit free speech. The sooner you quit thinking in double-speak slogans meant for idiot masses, the sooner you'll realize you don't know what you're talking about, realize how much work it'd take to know what you're talking about, give up and live your life, relying on appeals to authority. Try knowing what the hell you're talking about in your professional discipline of choice, intimate relationships, physical health and parenting. That's enough for a single human being - most are utterly incompetent at these matters of vital importance to their well being. When you have those under a solid grasp - you can venture out into contemplating politics, propaganda and law.