Individuals should be skeptical of all sources including journalists. The question to ask is 'what personal experience have I got off the claim that is being m

Individuals should be skeptical of all sources including journalists. The question to ask is 'what personal experience have I got off the claim that is being made?' Is it possible that I am just being steered by consensus, where consensus is presented in print and on screen by journalists? Is whatever-it-is just an idea/theory supported by 'experts say' or is any evidence presented that can be verified/tested? When I test the idea, have do I agree with the conclusions? Etc. The scientific method should be applied personally in one's life.