> Perhaps begin by entertaining ideas as possible until proven otherwise

You're assuming I didn't already do that. I'm just objecting to the exhortation to "do your own research". I'm not going to do that, because we live in a modern society with labor specialization.

> No scientists ever provided conclusive proof the virus didn’t originate in a lab.

Where the virus originated from is nice to know for later. But I really care about getting my life back right now. The scientists and experts can debate all the evidence, consider all the options, and report back their findings. "Doing my research" isn't going to help anyone.