Originally Posted by filtherton

But the standard practice of embracing science in the US involves "just believing." Pro-vaccine, pro-evolution, pro-subatomic particle, pro-relativity, based on what I've seen around me, the vast majority of the people who fall into any of these categories have absolutely no clue what the science actually says. The only proof they need is for someone with a PhD to tell them its true (provided their preconceived notions are confirmed, god help the scientist who questions global warming).

This type of embracing of science is completely superficial no reason for celebration. I'd rather people understand the science and reject it than blindly follow along. Maybe not, though.