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Indeed, and I am not sure if there was a consensus on that topic back then. However, it is remarkable that some predicted it, as not everyone was paying attent
by MayeulC 4y ago
Indeed, and I am not sure if there was a consensus on that topic back then.
However, it is remarkable that some predicted it, as not everyone was paying attention.
One issue with "scientists" (and engineers, as well as other humans, including me and you, and everyone on HN) is that they can't help but give their "expert" opinion on every topic, even if they are not an actual expert (related to Dunning-Kruger, although I was recently pointed out[1] that what people call DK is not what the paper was about).
And, from my experience, we tend to attach more credibility to claims by famous people than from skilled people. Or at least broadcast them more. Einstein said that after he became famous, people started asking his opinion on any topic, from politics to football.
[1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29141367 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29141367
- bcrosby95 4y ago> is that they can't help but give their "expert" opinion on every topic, even if they are not an actual expert Aka being human. This all says more about the people invoking it than the supposed effect. That is, they expect otherwise smart people to not behave like people. But they do, and they talk about subjects they have no clue about, just like everyone else.
- MayeulC 4y agoWell, I'm guilty of it myself, but I try to pay attention. It's a trap that can be avoided to some extent if both the audience/interviewer and interviewee are aware of it.