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I hate the meme of a "scientific consensus" especially with this current topic. It really goes against the core of what science is. There is no "consensus" at t
by triyambakam 6y ago
I hate the meme of a "scientific consensus" especially with this current topic. It really goes against the core of what science is. There is no "consensus" at this time about coronavirus, even if there are certain large groups that agree - that's not consensus. Perpetuating this idea that there is "scientific consensus" means that implicitly there are certain scientists that should be excluded because of their work or perspective in order to create this consensus (exclude those who disagree so that all agree).
Science, in the strict and true sense, denotes knowledge. Because knowledge is boundless, a scientist is an eternal revisionist; his overarching goal is to falsify his existing understanding, either by making new, contradictory observations, or by proposing better theories.
- newacct583 6y agoI'm sorry, can you be specific? What recommendations in this CDC document reflect science on which you feel there is significant uncertainty or disagreement? This is almost all just straightforward isolation requirements. Social isolation as a disease prevention strategy has been practiced and studied for literally millenia. Yes, it's very much "scientific consensus". Sure, there are questions unanswered, and there always will be. I don't see how that's relevant to "keep your workers from getting too close and keep your air from circulating unfiltered among them".
- triyambakam 6y agoSorry for the confusion, I'm referring to the parent poster's mention of "scientific consensus", not directly related to the CDC guidelines. There is a strong meme of talking about "what the science says" as if there is only one unified Science (TM) and people (scientists, even) who have differing views are either not real scientists or crazy