Should We Trust The Experts?

We live in a complex world that requires specialized knowledge in order to live in, whether it's science, medicine, technology, psychology, and whatever else. And yet, a growing number of people are losing trust in experts to give them reliable information in their areas of expertise. But is this lack of trust misplaced? And what is the alternative? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.

 

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/02/15/americans-trust-in-scientists-other-groups-declines/

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/09/06/teachers-trust-history-lgbtq-culture-war/

 

 

https://news.gallup.com/poll/403166/americans-trust-media-remains-near-record-low.aspx#:~:text=The%20percentage%20of%20Americans%20with%20a%20great%20deal%20or%20fair,has%20averaged%2042%25%20since%202004.

 

https://news.gallup.com/poll/508352/americans-confidence-higher-education-down-sharply.aspx

 

https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-and-why-the-food-pyramid-diet-recommendations-changed