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Argument from authority is certainly a fallacy, but I would say only if someone steps out of their bounds of authority. I wouldn't want my doctor working on my car. Or my mechanic doing my testicular exam. And from the quote, it seems to me that he is definitely expressing a belief that science "speaks for itself." I disagree with this, because different people interpret the results of science in different ways. edit: a word

Well, we are constantly proving ourselves wrong, and making new discoveries every day using science. Of course I'm taking in a general sense, because the scientific process across many different fields/professions. It doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong, but shows that there's something more than we can explain. I would like to ask, in your opinion, what makes science better? I believe that most science expands upon what we already know (better science), although there have been a few examples where a commonly accepted scientific theory has been proven to be flat-out wrong (great science). Of course it's a contradiction, authority is to be trusted yet taken with a grain of salt. Usually the argument from authority is a logical fallacy when said authoritarian figure is attempting to step out of their bubble of authority. Now that you have me thinking about this, I may be wrong, as it seems that Tyson, as a scientist has now stepped into the realm of beliefs.

I don't like Tyson's quote. What humans have believed to be "science" has been proven wrong throughout history. This is why I believe the pursuit for knowledge can never end. As for argument from authority being a fallacy, I disagree. Having authority doesn't delegitimize someone, but it doesn't support their argument either. Usually people are in a position of authority for a reason, but authority is meant to be questioned.