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I'm suggesting it's the majority opinion. Yes, there exist minority opinions as well, but generally we don't consider agreeing with the majority/consensus to be
by bendergender 5y ago
I'm suggesting it's the majority opinion. Yes, there exist minority opinions as well, but generally we don't consider agreeing with the majority/consensus to be "ignoring the science".
- andrew_ 5y agoThat seems qualitative, rather than quantitative. Similar to how we use voter sample polling. Objectively speaking, I believe you'd have a hard time quantifying that assertion. Most people seems to take that position based on the loudest voices and personally held convictions rather than raw numbers. Quantifying the majority would require polling every single scientist that works in the field, which is likely not possible. I continue to consider the arguments of the many camps in that field, as the science is not settled and is constantly changing as we gain understanding of our own genetic makeup.
- bendergender 5y agoTake this diagram, https://i.redd.it/s44am9nqwes11.png https://i.redd.it/s44am9nqwes11.png I doubt you'd find much support that it's wrong, and there's plenty of evidence to suggest it's considered the accepted standard.