The Vital Lesson from the Story of the Emperor’s New Clothes

We have examples where blatantly incorrect statements are made even though scientifically measured data points in the opposite direction. When a person, knowledgeable in their field, today states a fact based upon measurement, if his fact differs from the popular narrative, the individual is vilified. Far to many are afraid to speak up on matters where the truth is evident, because the facts don't match the popular narrative.