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Tom Nichols: The Anti-Expert Era

To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

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The Hostility Towards Expertise

This chapter explores the rising disdain for established expertise within society, particularly during the Trump administration. It critiques the implications of prioritizing personal beliefs over scientific knowledge, especially in relation to health and wellness, while reflecting on the ongoing tension between skepticism of experts and the necessity of their insights.

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