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Do You Trust the Experts?
What is an expert, anyway
Let’s start with some definitions.
Expert: one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject; having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience. (Merriam-Webster)
Critical thinking: an ability to question; to acknowledge and test previously held assumptions; to recognize ambiguity; to examine, interpret, evaluate, reason, and reflect; to make informed judgments and decisions; and to clarify, articulate, and justify positions (Hullfish & Smith, 1961; Ennis, 1962; Ruggiero, 1975; Scriven, 1976; Hallet, 1984; Kitchener, 1986; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991; Mines et al., 1990; Halpern, 1996; Paul & Elder, 2001; Petress, 2004; Holyoak & Morrison, 2005; among others). https://louisville.edu
Anyone can label themselves an “expert”. The corporate media employs various experts to inform the public and give perspective about Covid-19, the war in Ukraine, the newest miracle drug, the healthiest diet.
How many times have we been misled by these “experts”, leading to that feeling of “not knowing who to trust”.
Being informed is not the same thing as knowing. Getting any where near the “truth”…
