The article discusses the erosion of trust in expertise, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, emphasizing that while some experts have failed, such as Anthony Fauci, this should not devalue the concept of expertise as a whole. It critiques the populist right for filling this trust void with dubious figures, and it cautions against discarding established knowledge due to the missteps of some. The author argues that experts are not infallible but are critical to informed decision-making in society.
When you take a relative to the emergency room, you trust that the person with a medical degree will have a better grasp of physiology, ailments and treatments than you do.
Fauci's actions aren’t a stain on 'expertise'... it’s another instance of a leader abusing his power.
Instead of demanding more accountability from experts, populists are filling the credibility void with charlatans and cranks.
Turning to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the country's health policy is like turning back to Baalism because your rabbi skimmed from the till.
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