Foreign Affairs' Rose Laments the Death of Experts

The video discusses the decline in trust towards experts, using examples like the anti-vaccine movement and Brexit. It highlights the challenges of pseudo-expertise in the digital age and the importance of recognizing professional expertise. The Edelman Trust Barometer is referenced to illustrate the issue, and the video concludes with a reflection on societal changes due to media evolution.

What example is used to illustrate the problem of people with limited knowledge challenging expert views?

• Anti-vaccine movement

• Climate change denial

• Flat Earth theory

• Economic predictions

What societal shift is discussed in relation to the trust in experts?

• Greater trust in scientific research

• Decline in educational standards

• Growing skepticism towards expert opinions

• Increased reliance on traditional media

What is a challenge mentioned in educating the younger generation about expertise?

• Increased focus on practical skills

• Lack of access to information

• Over-reliance on textbooks

• Influence of digital news flow

Which event is used as a case study to discuss the consequences of ignoring expert opinions?

• The 2008 financial crisis

• Brexit

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The Iraq War

What technological change is speculated to contribute to the trend of dismissing expert opinions?

• The invention of the internet

• The advent of social media

• The rise of artificial intelligence

• The development of quantum computing