Should we trust scientists as scientists when they say something is scientifically proven?

Question

Whoo... that was a mouthful, I know.

But proofs only exist in mathematics. Nothing in science is 100% fact (i.e., proof). That's right -- not even gravity. No scientist can say they are absolutely certain that, say, the sun will rise tomorrow.

So, why, especially for infomercials and commercials, things being sold are said to be scientifically proven to work (for whatever it is they do)?

Well, the Earth being flat was never a scientific matter. It was just generally accepted until evidence came in to show otherwise.

Answer 1

You seem intelligent enough to already know the answer to your question. They say it because they know how dumb the average American is, and by definition, half of them are even dumber than that.

Answer 2

well because in the case of most things, we can atleast be like 97% sure right? Well that's as safe as a condom. I guess the rule of thumb is to take everything with a grain of salt. I mean we cant prove the truth of religion but those of us who believe, believe with the entirety of our hearts.
Science, science, science, and there was the day they believed the earth was flat. And the day they discovered nuclear power. Sometimes I think Science is a cocky teenager. Always thinks its right and gets into more trouble than does him or us good.

Answer 3

There are few standards to prove fact vs theory. If they decide the tests are unnecessary, then there is no validation and it remains unproven. Their idea of proof is too inconclusive for me to accept it blindly.

Answer 4

Not unless you know who's providing the funding.