In general, science hasn't been as reproducible as one would like it to be, there's so much tacit knowledge that's necessary for experiments, many unknown variables, so many demonstrations are so complicated that hardly anyone even goes through the motions. In general there are many more people writing in detail than there are people read and understand, many more people focusing on some narrow branch of their discipline than there are people with genuinely strong interest and understanding of the fundamentals.<p>My point, primarily, is that the danger of people using tools that they don't understand is an old one; possibly worsened by the narrow focus of modern science, and how easy computing tools have made simulations. But it's been here all along.<p>As far as sticking your nose into sciences, your nose is invited into any domains of knowledge of mine, but do keep your voice down: there are too many people making too many bold pronouncements without real knowledge; persistent, diligent, and quiet questioning seem to be much more effective at getting the heart of the matter.