I wonder if you're lumping auto-didacts with zealous subscribers. The auto-didacts (I think, no citation) tend as a group to be voracious life-long learners see

I wonder if you're lumping auto-didacts with zealous subscribers. The auto-didacts (I think, no citation) tend as a group to be voracious life-long learners seeking unfiltered reality with diversity and discipline. Many have made -substantial- contributions in -most- fields. As opposed to those who seize on one subject and are open to any 'evidence' that 'supports' it. Say, Bigfoot.