[pby]

"And, even if the majority believe in space aliens and ghosts...should we let those who are uneducated and unqualified dictate the course of science?"

Dr. Crick won a Noble Prize and he believed in space aliens. In fact, he "theorized" that life on Earth came from aliens via rocket ships...Directed Panspermia.

What were Darwin's education and qualifications and did not he dictate the course of science?

[js1138]

Dr. Crick won a Noble Prize and he believed in space aliens.

Anyone can believe anything they please.

It isn't science unless it is productive. Ideas must suggest research if they claim to be scientific.

[jec41]

What were Darwin's education and qualifications and did not he dictate the course of science?

That was not my quote however I will answer. Darwin was a Doctor engaged in the study and observation of plant and animal life. He chose a ships commission in order to enhance his travel and study. Although he is credited with a lot his ideas were not that new. Aristotle, the father of science speculated much of the same ideas centuries before the bible and its new ideas was written.