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I am a little disappointed that many do not take the trouble to explain why
they give a particular answer. I certainly do not think it does the image of
science or scientists any favours not to at least point to a resource or
give a simple explanation of why they think as they do.

For myself, I read the info I can understand, ie, that which is not steeped
in such complex jargon or maths as to be a turn off, then formulate my own
ideas.

I seriously think that we all need to bring science down to earth more, as
it were (pun intended), as the basic concepts should be explainable without
huge amounts of complexity.

Brian

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I am a little disappointed that many do not take the trouble to explain
why
they give a particular answer. I certainly do not think it does the image
of
science or scientists any favours not to at least point to a resource or
give a simple explanation of why they think as they do.

For myself, I read the info I can understand, ie, that which is not
steeped
in such complex jargon or maths as to be a turn off, then formulate my own
ideas.

I seriously think that we all need to bring science down to earth more,
as
it were (pun intended), as the basic concepts should be explainable
without
huge amounts of complexity.

Brian

I appreciate your dilemma: however, if someone is responding with 'complex
jargon' or maths then that is probably because it is required to answer the
question. If you can't understand the answer because of the complexity then
maybe just ask another question to get some clarification. If someone has
gone to the trouble of giving a complex answer they will most likely be
happy to explain a bit more. It's often difficult to tell what level the
question is coming from.

As for links for further reference, that's always a good suggestion. I note
that that already does happen quite often.

Cheers.

Ken