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EricHiggin on 15 August 2020
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Ka-pi96 said:
EricHiggin said:

And you're still trying to assert otherwise when it comes to, nothing?

When I, use my gut because the stacks of verified info I've collected doesn't seem/feel right, more often than not, it works out for the best, and it's not like when it doesn't work out it's ever tragic. Could it be better? Could it be worse? Science has it's place, but it's not the only place at the table.

Though if always going with the scientific info at hand works best for you, then by all means, don't worry, just be happy.

Be happy? You mean... be sensible?

eg.

Science says you're much safer and less likely to die in a car crash while wearing a seatbelt. "nah, forget science I don't "feel" like wearing a seat belt. I'm sure it'll work out for the best anyway". A car crash happens and you're dead.

Science says you shouldn't eat meat after a certain amount of time due to the bacterial growth. "nah, screw that I'm "sure" it can't be that bad. This old chicken looks ok-ish". You get food poisoning and you're dead.

Science says somebody is allergic to nuts and that they shouldn't eat them no matter what. "ha, I don't "believe" in allergies I'm just gonna put nuts in the food anyway, if they don't like nuts now then they'll learn to like them just like most kids learn to like vegetables". They have a severe allergic reaction and die. You're not dead, but they are and you're in jail for murder.

But sure, keep encouraging people to ignore scientific evidence.

Speaking/Writing words in general is automatically encouraging? Ignore science? 

Science said I was allergic to raspberries. My doc said it would be a good idea to stop eating them because it could potentially end up life threatening. I really liked them though. After going a few years without eating them, I tried a few again, and it wasn't a problem for some odd reason. Then tried a few more. Even in large quantities, it hasn't been a problem for well over a decade now, so..?

Knowledge doesn't exclude experimenting and choice. Knowledge overall shouldn't tie you down, it should set you free.