LF
“When some bright scientist can claim…”
IT isnt “some” it is most (by far)
And again, changing your conclusion based on new evidence is a sign of being unbiased and honest. I’m not sure why that led you to the opposite conclusion
Square root of two
“however, I do think there seems to be a hashkafic side to whether or not scientists can be believed,”
I dont follwo, so what is the hashkafic view on smoking being bad. for that matter waht is the Torah view on the goal blood pressure various studies/guidlines disagree, So I guess we should let the Torah be machriah.