The scientific way of knowing is placed on a pedestal above the common- sense way of knowing. The fact science is reified is the reason for a lot of the environmental mess we are in. Yes in the 20th century 'boffins' discovered burning huge amounts of rubbish isn’t good for the environment. The unknown bystander 'knew' this before the scientists.
I can't wait till science 'discovers' things like 'unity' and 'love is all you need'. People have a touching faith in science. Pop someone in a white coat and they become G-d. Also don’t get me started on doctors or Guardian journalists
(top picture - Castlefield Basin in Manchester. A site of the industrial revolution - one of the ‘gifts’ of science.)