Topic: Empirical Fact

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DeDe Dinah
Episode 509 54:47 - 57:23

509: DeDe Dinah

Scientific Consensus vs Empirical Fact

The concept of "scientific consensus" is challenged, with the hosts arguing that true science requires repeatable and observable empirical facts. They cite recent failures in computer modeling, such as the 2010 volcanic ash flight bans and errors in economic Excel spreadsheets, as evidence that models are often unreliable and politically driven.