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I'd say that's true of some, perhaps a few self-proclaimed experts. Most people who claim to know something in a field actually do have useful knowledge to impart.

Sure, there are quack doctors and flim-flam car repair men and consultants full of bafflegab. But most doctors really do know something about medicine, most mechanics know how to fix cars, and most consultants have highly useful experience to share.

That's my experience with experts. Maybe I'm not smart enough to know how little experts really know?




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