Originally Posted by
L134
This statement is not logical. No, it represents the consensus at a given point in time. That's all. It does NOT NECESSARILY represent the "best" knowledge if we assume "best" means closest to the truth. A non-consensus theory may actually be the "best" knowledge at a given time. The statement may sound good to you but it is nonsense.
I think it would be logical to presume that a current scientific consensus among the most qualified professionals in their field is more likely to be closer to the truth than any single controversial theory. Especially whenever you are weighing it up as an unqualified layman in the subject.
I think it would take a very highly qualified, experienced professional in the relevant field of study to back a non-consensus theory with any degree of confidence. Or just someone who liked the sound of it and was very easily persuaded.