[falcrist]

> The average person simply isn't qualified to read scientific literature and draw their own conclusions.

Reading the scientific literature is still "trusting the science".

Are we replicating experiments to see for ourselves if the data is correct? Are we re-working the error calculations to make sure the statistical evaluation is correct? Are we studying the topic so we're informed enough to identify poor work as well as the peer reviewers?

I believe the answer to these questions is "no".