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> Your barber/chef cannot bullshit you, but your economist/software engineer can. I strongly disagree. Nearly all of the serious misunderstandings of the world
by manfredo 8y ago
> Your barber/chef cannot bullshit you, but your economist/software engineer can.
I strongly disagree. Nearly all of the serious misunderstandings of the world I have harbored in the past I believed because I trusted the words of key individuals I held in high regard.
Your reference to r/insanepeoplefacebook actually demonstrates that many people are able to recognize false information online.
- base698 8y agoEh, so if you get a dinner that taste like shit or a haircut that looks lumpy and terrible you can't tell? Held in high regard isn't the point, it's that you know what bad food tastes like. It's nearly impossible to tell whether an economist on television making market predictions has done due diligence or is just talking out of his ass.
- manfredo 8y agoPerhaps I misunderstood your comparison. I thought your comment was saying that interpersonal interactions in general (like a conversation with your barber) don't spread BS as well as internet apps. It seems like you were referring to the barber's ability to convince you that his skills are up to par?