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Consensus is constantly used.
How do you think someone comes up with the concept of a study? Consensus that the issue is pertinent and relevant.
How do you think someone comes up with the methodology? Consensus on what is sound methodology.
How does someone get funding? Consensus that the proposal is worth putting money into because the consensus of the science is that it will lead to valuable results.
Etc etc etc.
This is why we dont see homeopathy being compared to faith healing being compared to ventricular assist devices in heart failure trials.
The never ending self perpetuating circle of ignorance.