“Experts are advised not to give advice”, does it really make sense?

Not long ago, #It is recommended that experts do not give advice# resonated with a large number of netizens. The advice given by some experts was very unreliable, making the word "expert" seem to become a derogatory term.

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A recent study published in the journal Psychological Science suggests that people may actually overestimate the advice of experts, and that the large number of expert advice may not mean that it is effective. So, what kind of experts will give good advice? In the era of information explosion, how can we avoid being disturbed by various false/useless information?

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1. Are experts really reliable?

First of all, what is an expert? The reason why they are called experts is not that they are much better than ordinary people, but that they have more knowledge, experience and skills in a certain professional field , have a more reliable voice in this field, and can quickly point out the key to the problem and give reasonable suggestions when faced with complex problems.

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However, are experts really reliable? Perhaps after experiencing repeated "expert storms", many people feel that the advice of experts is no longer credible, but such a conclusion is really a blanket statement. Specific issues need to be analyzed specifically.

In fact, when experts first appeared in the public eye, everyone believed in them and even admired them. If there were issues involving professional fields in some authoritative media, they would usually invite authoritative experts to answer questions for everyone. However, not all questions have correct answers. The role of experts in this is more to popularize some knowledge in this field to the public and list several possibilities that may arise for a certain problem, so as to help the public make better choices.

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With the development of the Internet era, more and more experts are active in various media such as medical and health programs, entertainment programs, real estate programs, etc. They teach everyone how to maintain health, how to lose weight, how to buy a house, etc. There are good suggestions and unreasonable suggestions. Some are said by experts, and some are said by "experts". It is true and false, which makes people dazzled. As a result, the words of experts are no longer so authoritative, and experts are no longer so reliable.

2. How to reduce the impact of speech

In the Internet age, with the vigorous development of some self-media and social platforms, more and more people are easily influenced by speech. When a piece of information has no obvious interests but can reflect some problems, the public is more willing to believe it is true. As the saying goes, gold can be melted by the overwhelming information, so individuals can easily change their cognition and judgment. In order to reduce the impact of speech on ourselves, we should start from the following aspects:

Filter and reduce the sources of information you obtain: Some informal media often like to exaggerate some things in order to attract attention and gain traffic. Therefore, in order to obtain information that is close to the facts, we should choose to pay more attention to some official and authoritative media and refuse to browse "rumors."

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As promoters of information dissemination , we should have more independent thinking and judgment when making statements, arm ourselves with scientific minds, distinguish right from wrong, and let rumors stop at the wise. Instead of complaining or punishing those who spread bad words, it is better to improve the cultural soil that produces information with our own hands.

As a recipient of information , when faced with remarks that are favorable or unfavorable to you, you should keep a clear and objective mind and avoid blindly following the crowd. When making important decisions, you can discuss with your relatives, friends or experienced people to help you make the most reasonable choice.

People are not saints, experts are not omnipotent, and even the most authoritative experts may not say the most accurate things. Truth and fallacy are often separated by a thin line . Only by constantly improving your ideological level and enhancing your ability to think and judge independently can you quickly obtain useful information in the vast ocean of opinions and make the most suitable choice for yourself. Be confident, you can be your own expert!