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Experts vs. Elites (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)

Minds Almost Meeting

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Is There a Difference Between a Public Intellectual and an Accountant?

The public intellectual is more like Brady, the guy who's employed as an accountant within the firm. But they're going to share with Brady this sense that sure, I'll make some recommendations but at the end of the day, I don't want to be held responsible for anything. The public electoral sits between those and has to compromise between those two extreme considerations and roles.

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