Quorum Illusion in Expert Votes

Media often cite supermajority percentages from professional associations without disclosing turnout, creating a false sense of sweeping consensus. In the IAGS case, '86% support' masked that only 28% of members voted—roughly 43 yes votes, not 430. This denominator omission converts niche resolutions into headline 'expert verdicts' on live legal questions. — If 'consensus' can be manufactured via low-turnout ballots, policymakers and the public may be misled about authoritative positions on war, health, or science.