So, do we blindly ignore common sense and instinct, handing it over to supposed experts that have been wrong repeatedly about very fundamental concepts like die

So, do we blindly ignore common sense and instinct, handing it over to supposed experts that have been wrong repeatedly about very fundamental concepts like diet and education? So many accepted practices promoted by experts have been and are just wrong. New information is gathered and past certainty becomes present doubt. Of course, blindly ignoring information because it is outside of your understanding is equally incorrect. There is no easy solution to this issue, but generous skepticism is wise, especially when someone purports to be expert and certain about something.