• LandedGentry@lemmy.zip
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    2 days ago

    This is the same logic anti-vaxxers use.

    Yes, sometimes a few studies or even one study is compelling enough to confidently make an assertion that requires evidence to the contrary.

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      1 day ago

      Yeah there are some fields where thats the case sure. From what i’ve seen in online discussion the studies very rarely support the claims being made. Even if the research supports the claim, studies tend not to make bold assertions and strong claims like people arguing online tend to do.