Skeptic

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Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism, sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence.

Do not confuse this with General Skepticism, Philosophical Skepticism, or Denialism.

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"Do your own research" they say. (lemmy.world)

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[–] misophist@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago

we may as well shutter the national labs and universities

That's an extremely desirable outcome for the "do your own research" crowd.

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