Expertise

Meme

having specialized knowledge or skills in a certain area, whether it's technical, artistic, or intellectual.

Context

Specialization of jobs performed by difference people allows expanded knowledge and capability for all humanity.

Problem

There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means the "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge". - Isaac Asimov

Nichols argues in his book that society is increasingly rejecting expert knowledge, fueled by the rise of the internet, the democratization of information, and a growing distrust of authority. He highlights how this trend undermines informed debates and critical thinking, as people often prioritize their own opinions over evidence-based expertise. He ascribes this the mental disorder of narcissism.