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One can be inclined towards primitivism and use science as one of many tools in developing their own unique critical self theory, without becoming dogmatic or relying too heavily on any so-called "authorities." I personally dislike science more than I like it, and would have no problem if every last bit of post-enlightenment consciousness disappeared from the earth, but as it stands, the world as we currently know it was built largely within the framework of post-enlightenment consciousness. Throwing science out entirely would tend to be maladaptive in my view, at least in the context of certain goals. If one has no issue going along with the mainstream herd narrative and has no designs at any kind of autonomy, individualism or self sufficiency, perhaps awareness of scientific theory isn't needed. I would say it is beneficial, however, for anyone wishing to break their indoctrination and cultivate some degree of anarchic independence. The key is to not get caught up in the hard materialist worldview in the process, which, to your point, can be tricky for someone who, through through their Western upbringing, has been thoroughly indoctrinated into thinking the scientific worldview is the only game in town. My initial forays into primitivism were much that way, but I've been systematically dismantling that sticky kind of consciousness over the last several years in favor of an animistic worldview, much along the same vein as Bellamy's recent essay in Backwoods 2. Does this mean I can never quote any scientific literature again? Or that I should be lumped into the same category as the religious vegan primitivists, just because I dared to speak for a minute in biological terms? I'm not sure who exactly you're post was directed at, but unless you have direct insight into someone's complete position, you may well be on your way down the road toward erecting a strawman. Also, some "scientific" knowledge is so self-evident that one need look to no authority in order be aware of it. This is especially true of the biological science, which we have first-hand access to through lived experience. Using accepted scientific terms to describe such experiences does not mean one is relying on authorities for the knowledge; they may be only borrowing their terms in order to put a concise label on what is actually a very obvious observation.