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Covid, Climate and the 'Consensus Trap'
Original: Opinion | Covid, Climate and the ‘Consensus Trap’
The Wall Street Journal runs an opinion piece arguing that appeals to scientific consensus can shut down legitimate debate, drawing a parallel between how authorities handled Covid-19 policy disagreements and how climate questions are treated. It suggests that labeling dissent as denial risks eroding public trust in science and experts.
Why now: Debate over how much dissent should be allowed on Covid and climate policy continues to draw attention.
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