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Truth is truth, whatever source it comes from.
In the modern world too often credentialism takes over our knowledge.
We only listen to experts who are approved by other experts.
Truth by credentialism is clearly neither rational nor scientific.
Consider this delightful commentary from The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery:
This asteroid has only once been seen through the telescope. This was by a Turkish astronomer, in 1909.
On making this discovery, the astronomer had presented it to the International Astronomical Congress, in a great demonstration.
But he was in Turkish costume, and so nobody would believe what he said.
Grown-ups are like that...
Fortunately, however, for the reputation of Asteroid B-612, a Turkish dictator made a law that his subjects, under pain of death, should change to European costume.
So in 1920 the astronomer gave his demonstration all over again, dressed with impressive style and elegance.
And this time everybody accepted his report.
Freedom requires a citizenry that thinks for itself, that isn't easily swayed by credentialism or any other type of elitism.
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Social Leader Daily by Oliver DeMille
