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[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

there should be a gate keep barrier. there is a big difference between a scientist with a degree who works in science, and a science enthusiast.

there's nothing wrong in the second one, I just think we shouldn't mix em too much, less we end up with "expert" without qualifications (were already here).

[–] psud@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What's wrong with an amateur publishing a (probably low quality) paper? It's not going to waste many people's time, and it's not common

nothing wrong with a blog or pop sci, just that those aren't trusted sources.

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Meaningless distinction. There are many fields of science an expert in one is not an expert in others.

it's meaningless in most social context.

except when it matters. when is a real issue, I don't want TV to interview a science enthusiast about climate change, or vaccines. get real experts.