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"On the question of trusting experts, my frame of reference is the field of influence and persuasion. From my point of view – and given the examples of mass del
by drewbuschhorn 10y ago
"On the question of trusting experts, my frame of reference is the field of influence and persuasion. From my point of view – and given the examples of mass delusion that I have personally witnessed (including Trump’s election), I see experts as far less credible than most people assume." http://blog.dilbert.com/post/154082416051/the-non-expert-problem-and-climate-change-science http://blog.dilbert.com/post/154082416051/the-non-expert-pro...
- Gargoyle 10y agoThat same article starts with "Before I start, let me say as clearly as possible that I agree with the scientific consensus on climate change. If science says something is true – according to most scientists, and consistent with the scientific method – I accept their verdict."
- drewbuschhorn 10y agoI think we'll have to agree to disagree. I think that opening statement is a rhetorical device.
- Frondo 10y agoOh, it absolutely is. Scott Adams does this kind of thing all the time. Paraphrased, but this is something else he posted: "Let me say that I am a Hillary supporter..." ok... "because if I supported Trump, then Hillary supports would kill me." wtf?