A British colloquial term, loosely meaning to do whatever you like, regardless of the consequences.
Dominic Cummings was "following the science" when he drove to Durham whilst infected with Covid-19.

Matt Hancock was "following the science" when he gave a Covid equipment contract to his inexperienced neighbour.

The British people plan to "follow the science", by meeting up in large groups at Christmas.
by HealthSecretary November 26, 2020
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A highly effective, self-correcting, evidence based method of evaluating the veracity of any given data set, condition or circumstance; particularly relevant when human lives, financial wellbeing and social stability hang in the balance of correct decision making.
Hey, did you hear POTUS and FLOTUS have BOTH tested POSITIVE for COVID 19?! Maybe it's NOT a hoax. Maybe NOW they'll Follow the Science when they medically treat him.
Oh HELL NO! They've already consulted the My Pillow Guy and that crazy 'demon sperm' bitch... I'm sure he'll do well
by YAWA October 3, 2020
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Verb.
To listen to the global scientific authorities who tell us how fucked we are regarding Covid and the environment.
A: How do you know these vaccines work?
B: Follow the science, bro.
by Ockerjj April 29, 2022
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