I'd say we have to rely on the specialists in our lives, because we can't all do the same things they do, but not that we should trust them without any other re

I'd say we have to rely on the specialists in our lives, because we can't all do the same things they do, but not that we should trust them without any other reason. There are clearly people pulling scams—or simply making honest mistakes—so it would be irrational to blindly trust all specialists simply because they are specialists. That's especially true when they have a financial interest in taking a certain position. In a marketplace with many specialists who are able to offer the same service, it makes most sense to be skeptical, and I doubt you'd find many knowledgeable folks who don't advocate getting a second opinion when making a significant financial or health-related decision.