> The public perception of a publication in a prestigious journal as the established truth does not help, too. it's not so much the public perception but what

> The public perception of a publication in a prestigious journal as the established truth does not help, too. it's not so much the public perception but what govs/media/tech and other institutions have pushed down so that the public doesn't question whatever resulting policy they're trying to put forth. "Trust the science" means "Thou shalt not question us, simply obey". Anyone with eyes who has worked in institutions knows that bureocracy, careerism and corruption are intrinsic to them.