I don’t think science should be followed without question, but I think blindly following what scientific experts say is preferable to the model used by our president and his supporters:
1. Listen to what the scientists say (or don’t, doesn’t really matter).
2. Do whatever personally benefits you the most.
3. Make up some bullshit that sounds good to support #2.
The whole point of science is asking questions. Look at the chart.
The problem we have is that humans who do not understand the scientific method work in simple absolutes. "What am I supposed to do, and what will be the result".
"The doctor told me to diet and exercise more, for my heart. I got a heart attack anyway. The doctor was wrong"
No - the doctor was right, diet and exercise will be good for your heart, but genetic factors and pre-existing issues might mean that even with diet and exercise, you might get a heart attack.
The more salient recent example is Hydroxychloroquine. Trump says "it works". Doctors say "we have no clear data" - because they are scientists and won't say "it doesn't work" because they haven't proved it doesn't work, but they have no proof that it does. When you have humans who want an absolute answer, "we lack proof" can't compete with "it works!"
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