This. Well, the issue is the probability that it’s just gaps. Ultimately, its the sort of thing that would only constitute a weak argument from authority iff the speaker had very very impressive accomplishments. Otherwise you’re left assuming simplest explanation which doesn’t involve presence of unarticulated points of any importance.
A gapless argument, like math proof, could trump authority if valid… an argument with gaps, on the other hand, is the one that is very prone to being trumped.
This. Well, the issue is the probability that it’s just gaps. Ultimately, its the sort of thing that would only constitute a weak argument from authority iff the speaker had very very impressive accomplishments. Otherwise you’re left assuming simplest explanation which doesn’t involve presence of unarticulated points of any importance.
A gapless argument, like math proof, could trump authority if valid… an argument with gaps, on the other hand, is the one that is very prone to being trumped.