"Does the scientific community lack a visionary who can take a look at the big picture a have a decent crack at listing the Known Unknowns to give his community and us plebs a less distorted view of where we sit in relation to Provable Facts not Media Spin. "
zipperlip, I gather you're sincere, not pushing an ideological party-based agenda, and we are probably not so far apart in our world views. Why do you sense a 'but'?
No 'buts'. I work logically based on integrity towards a truth. Risk management suggests that is the best approach. Gather facts, look for support, look for rebuttal, delegate and refer to expert advice when required, always leave room for doubt.
Taking all that into account, it leads to support of the consensus. Double check your information sources and scrutinise their accountability/integrity just as severely as you do those on the other side.
Inevitably, there is only one clear path and we all choose our own journey.
