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I care. I want to know that the person who is talking can back up the content and has experience with the subject matter.
by dustincoates 3y ago
I care. I want to know that the person who is talking can back up the content and has experience with the subject matter.
- mooreds 3y agoFair. I guess I assume: * someone has read or at least scanned my speaker bio * folks want to get straight to the content * my expertise is shown by the fact I'm speaking and the content I'm conveying But maybe I'm wrong.
- ghaff 3y ago> someone has read or at least scanned my speaker bio Probably not. As I wrote in another comment, a quick context-set and contact information in probably useful but quick is the operative phrase especially for any background that isn't directly relevant to the material at hand.
- exe34 3y ago> someone has read or at least scanned my speaker bio I'll do it after, if your talk catches my attention.
- vaylian 3y agoAny claims made during the presentation, including claims of professional experience, can be completely made up. Besides, if someone was allowed to present at a conference, then that means that they have already been reviewed and approved by the conference organizers, which means that speakers do not need to convince you, that they know what they are talking about.
- jghn 3y agoWhen you're going through the conference agenda, why not google the presenters for the talks you find interesting? Or read their bios?
- jldugger 3y agoSadly, there's too many idiots with good credentials to rely on self-reported expertise. Ever seen one of those academic lecture intros that wax poetic for 10m about the person you're about to hear from? Can you remember any that actually established credibility?
- bborud 3y agoYou are arguing in favor of "argument from authority".