> You have a presumption that experts should be believed. Yes, my guy, I happen to believe that people who know what they're talking about should be listened t

> You have a presumption that experts should be believed. Yes, my guy, I happen to believe that people who know what they're talking about should be listened to. I suspect most won't find this controversial. The world is far too complex for anyone to be sufficiently competent in every field, and yes spending time working in a field gives you more expertise than an average rando you pull off the street. Experts aren't always right, and the consensus isn't always right, which is why we have the scientific method. It's totally fair to question these folks but to blanket dismiss them is silly. > All topics can be distilled into simplistic understanding. Simply false. > Once you speak in academic gobble-dee-gook you are done for. lol. This would be a good candidate for a Reddit-like 'flair' concept so I wouldn't waste my time responding to someone who doesn't believe in the concept of people who know what they're talking about. It's fine, I'll make a note of your screen name for next time.