• Madison420@lemmy.world
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    That’s not how evidence works, a mistaken belief no matter how strongly held is still just a belief.

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      A doctor saying something is good for you, that is good evidence that it’s good for you. If it wasn’t a doctor wouldn’t say it. They’re not even allowed to lie, it’s part of the hypocritic oath.

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        1 year ago

        No it’s not. Evidence is objective, you’re describing subjective opinions. They’re allowed to lie, they aren’t allowed medically to do harm.

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          They aren’t allowed to lie ever, not even a little white lie. You’re probably thinking of dentists.