"Peer reviewed" can basically mean a bunch of folks who think exactly the same was as the author read it (or oftentimes not bother) and rubber stamp it. You see this especially with hot button political issues like the 57 genders or global warming.
Peer reviewed pieces aren't always crap. At my alma mater it was a very rigorous process. But like others have said, scientific "consensus" often has more to do with the person writing the checks and their agenda and less to do with actual science.
It's sad. Science SHOULD mean something. It should help mankind shed light on life's mysteries, unlock new doors for everyone, and be for the betterment of all.
"Peer reviewed" can basically mean a bunch of folks who think exactly the same was as the author read it (or oftentimes not bother) and rubber stamp it. You see this especially with hot button political issues like the 57 genders or global warming.
Peer reviewed pieces aren't always crap. At my alma mater it was a very rigorous process. But like others have said, scientific "consensus" often has more to do with the person writing the checks and their agenda and less to do with actual science.
It's sad. Science SHOULD mean something. It should help mankind shed light on life's mysteries, unlock new doors for everyone, and be for the betterment of all.