It's because the knowledge isn't that valuable usually. It's prized because of its exclusiveness. Most anyone who describes themself as a thought leader is prob

It's because the knowledge isn't that valuable usually. It's prized because of its exclusiveness. Most anyone who describes themself as a thought leader is probably full of hot air. A more cynical person might suggest it's like how much of the success attributed to college isn't what one learns as much as the connections one makes.