Daniel · 7 answers · 2y
Many conspiracy-minded people say we should do our own research and think for ourselves regarding topics like vaccines and climate change. Aren't these topics way too complex to form a qualified opinion as a layman with some internet research? Shouldn't we trust what the large majority of experts say?
Sean nailed it.
I'm completely making this up, but people who know what is going on and complex scientific articles are at the top of the information chain. Worst case scenario, the information will trickle down to simple folks, like me, through many actors, whose interests will shape or even mislead and completely distort it (conspiracy theories). And some people will believe that false information instead of one that came almost directly from the top (like trusted news agencies), because understanding and tracking the origins of false information is difficult, as people probably aren't experts and don't have time/resources for that.
