more educated folks still have better opinions
In many cases yes I agree.
He argues that very few people, educated or not, actually have any strong factual or logical basis for their opinions.
But I think the more important point is that educated people do have some specific failure modes. From other sources
Hate to admit they are wrong
Over-complicate things
Tend to privilege theory over observation and simple heuristics.
Focus on being right versus winning.
Deny the existence of things they don’t understand.
Fail to communicate with people of average intelligence / typical mind fallacy.
In many cases yes I agree.
He argues that very few people, educated or not, actually have any strong factual or logical basis for their opinions.
But I think the more important point is that educated people do have some specific failure modes. From other sources
Hate to admit they are wrong
Over-complicate things
Tend to privilege theory over observation and simple heuristics.
Focus on being right versus winning.
Deny the existence of things they don’t understand.
Fail to communicate with people of average intelligence / typical mind fallacy.