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Perhaps a better way of saying it is that there are plenty of examples of experts being wrong in both predictions and statements, in science, economics, etc.

That even people with expertise can make incorrect predictions or wrong judgements is a wholly unremarkable claim. What I questioned was, if even people with expertise can get it wrong, does it make sense to give weight to the judgements and predictions of people without expertise? And then I invited you (and anyone else here) to give thoughtful consideration to that question and see if  you could find examples where doing so turned out to be valid. I'm the only one who has offered up an example, so far.

The crux of the debate you and I were having was specifically regarding expertise on psi and related phenomena, and you and I certainly disagreed about who the experts are on that issue.

We did? All I remember is that you went off on some rant about scientists who weren't familiar with the research and I explicitly agreed with you that they shouldn't be considered experts. I still haven't figured out what you think we disagree on.

Have you considered that others on this board might also be well educated, have a background in the sciences, and/or capable of rational thought? Or maybe be intelligent or have familiarity with reading and analyzing scientific papers or conducting research? Or perhaps may even be smart enough to identify issues with studies or consider underlying factors that someone who doesn't challenge authority might miss?

Yes, of course I've considered it. That's why I started a thread asking for people to demonstrate their analysis of a scientific study, that's why I bring up research for discussion, that's why I talk about those details someone familiar with reading and analyzing scientific studies would also be interested in. It would be wonderful to be able to discuss issues with studies or consider underlying factors, especially those that people who don't challenge authority have missed (I've brought up many of these in my time on these forums).

Linda