The erosion of trust in experts leads to policy failures from "summary" of The Death of Expertise by Thomas M. Nichols
When trust in experts dwindles, a vacuum is created in which knowledge and expertise are no longer valued. This erosion of trust leads to a breakdown in the ability to accurately assess information and make informed decisions. This phenomenon is reflected in the realm of public policy, where decisions are made based on ideology and emotion rather than evidence and expertise. Policy failures are a direct result of this erosion of trust in experts. When policymakers and the public disregard the advice of experts in favor of their own opinions, the consequences can be detrimental. In the absence of expert guidance, policies may be poorly designed, ineffective, or even harmful. The erosion of trust ...
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