Good news, or just deserts, the feeling is mutual. A large part of the electorate distrusts academics and is in turn dismissive of academics’ priorities and re

Good news, or just deserts, the feeling is mutual. A large part of the electorate distrusts academics and is in turn dismissive of academics’ priorities and recommendations. It’s correct for members of the public to distrust institutions that are not earnest. The casualties are, of course, enormous.