Firstly, this is an appeal to authority[1]. Just because someone is 'smart' doesn't mean tehy are any better it advising someone in an area where their speciali

Firstly, this is an appeal to authority[1]. Just because someone is 'smart' doesn't mean tehy are any better it advising someone in an area where their speciality doesn't lie. A successful business-man discussing correct bedding choice or dietary recommendations. Secondly, you are shifting the burden of proof. Thirdly, I didn't say it wasn't interesting; if you read my comment I explicitly said large parts of the post were interesting and valuable. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority