I think it is an appeal to authority. Consider this, imagine Eisntein had some new idea about physics, he couldn't just say trust me because I'm Einstein. He h

I think it is an appeal to authority. Consider this, imagine Eisntein had some new idea about physics, he couldn't just say trust me because I'm Einstein. He has to write out his reasons and proof and his words will be judged on their merits and not on his identity or expertise