Tom Nichols
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The Death of Expertise
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We live in an age where ignorance is celebrated.
The internet allows for the amplification of bad ideas.
The public’s dismissal of experts is a threat to democracy.
People tend to trust their own intuition over expert advice.
We must confront our own assumptions about knowledge.
Knowledge is not just power; it is the foundation of a functioning society.
The rise of the internet has made everyone an expert on everything.
The challenge is to find a balance between skepticism and trust in expertise.
Criticism of expertise has become a badge of honor.
Distrust in experts can lead to dangerous consequences.