No one and no institution is an authority. Some people and institutions certainly have more credibility. But ultimately a core tenant of classical liberalism an

No one and no institution is an authority. Some people and institutions certainly have more credibility. But ultimately a core tenant of classical liberalism and the enlightenment is there are no authorities. Kings are authorities. Popes are authorities. We moved away from that for a reason. Saying that, you’re right. If your science sucks then you should be ignored because there is little chance of finding a consensus of truth in it.