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Expert disagreements can confuse the public and policymakers, making it harder to act decisively. When experts clash, it may undermine trust in science, especially if conflicts of interest or unclear communication are involved.

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Supporting arguments

Disagreement can delay urgent actions needed for crises.
It may reduce public trust in experts and science.
Conflicts of interest can bias expert opinions.

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Experts disagree because they often interpret the questions they are asked in different ways.

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