Expertise
‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society
‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society Expertise is being eroded due to growing distrust of science in the US, with partisan divides widening since the pandemic. The decline of public trust in expertise is fueled by politicians manipulating people’s suspicions about experts and undermining scientific consensus. Expertise is […]
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Bureaucrats get a bad rap, but they deserve more credit − a sociologist of work explains why
Bureaucrats get a bad rap, but they deserve more credit − a sociologist of work explains why Bureaucrats are often misunderstood and receive a bad rap, but they deserve more credit for upholding critical ideals such as expert knowledge, equal treatment, and serving others. Bureaucrats represent a set of ideals that prioritize rational action, impersonal […]
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Is a ‘friend-apist’ what we really want from therapy?
Is a ‘friend-apist’ what we really want from therapy? The line between therapist and friend seems to be blurring in media depictions, such as the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” where therapists are increasingly entangled in their patients’ lives. The trend reflects a broader cultural shift away from trusting experts, which may be related to younger […]
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US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise
US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise The 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake near San Francisco in 1989 caused about $6.8 billion in damage and 63 deaths. J.K. Nakata/U.S. Geological Survey Earthquakes and the damage they cause are apolitical. Collectively, we either prepare for future earthquakes or the population eventually pays the price. The […]
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