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The public's distrust of experts is fueled by their own experiences.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

Skepticism is a valuable tool for ensuring we don’t fall prey to our biases.

From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.

From Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche

Skepticism is the beginning of the quest for knowledge.

From The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

The more you rely on experts, the more you will suffer from their incompetence.

From Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Skepticism is the birthplace of wisdom.

From The Dream of Reason by Anthony Gottlieb

Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts.

From The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch

In a world of uncertainty, it is better to be a skeptic.

From The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The challenge is to find a balance between skepticism and trust in expertise.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

The most important thing is to keep the critical spirit alive.

From The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Popper

Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.

From The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

Skepticism is a crucial part of the scientific method.

From The Theory That Would Not Die by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne

Skepticism is an important part of religious inquiry.

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

Skepticism around crypto is fading as more people begin to adopt it.

From Kings of Crypto by Jeff John Roberts

We should be wary of ideologies that promise certainty.

From The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Popper