> If I, as a (non-practicing) scientist (physicist), look at the evidence for something in vogue You felt the need to identify your field of expertise there. D

> If I, as a (non-practicing) scientist (physicist), look at the evidence for something in vogue You felt the need to identify your field of expertise there. Does this not imply that you actually do believe it matters? There is body of knowledge shared by the experts in a field that help facilitate the process by focusing efforts on productive discourse. Sure every now and then som crazy theory needs to be entertained to advance the field. But it would be a colossal waste of energy to give credence to every amateur with a dissenting view point no?