Since when is Science furthered through "consensus"?

Question

you're right mb- validated

Answer 1

The scientific method states that theories depend on experimentation to either support or disprove hypothesis based on empirical data, not consensus. When it takes politicians to decide scientific truth then science is dead.

Answer 2

Science if furthered through experimentation, and observations that are repeatable - the peer review process that validates that repeatability is not a consensus, exactly.

A consensus almost always involves some compromise, some give and take. People start out with ideas and opinions that differ, talk through does differences, make compromises, and come to a conclusion that is acceptable to all.

Answer 3

Since the beginning of modern science. Peer review is a very important aspect of modern science. Fellow scientists should be able to arrive at the same results that the first scientist came up with.

If he does arrive to the same results, then the conclusion is further reinforced.

It is impossible to prove any theory with 100% certainty. There might always be another scientific theory out there that better fits the facts. However, the scientific consensus is as close to "truth" as we currently have. We should leave science to the experts, not the pundits.

Answer 4

.I think the phrase you are looking for is "validated" through consensus

Answer 5

Since billions in grant money is at stake.

Also the chance to be recorded in the annals of history.

This have anything to do with "GLOBAL WARMING"? :))
What a joke that is.

My review

Answer 6

When it is more about politics and control of the unwashed masses.