Pseudo-intellectualism is dangerous because it’s not honest. It’s people acting like they are experts on topics when they are not. It’s people teaching people without credentials on the topic. It’s artifice, it is used to deceive people and control them. Very often in American culture recently, the few intellectuals we have are ostracized, and the pseudo-intellectuals control the populace and the media.
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I agree, but anti-intellectualism isn't particularly honest either
Hmm i am totally agree with you @davidpakman and i think there is a solution to stop all this. The best place to start would be to cool down the political rhetoric. It is difficult to listen to the other side when tempers are hot. Additionally, though "facts are stubborn things," there is often plenty of room for disagreement on policy. Discussions ought to focus there. Civility can be reestablished, but it takes a collective effort. Tell me what you think on this. Is i am thinking right? Good night.
Hayek used to call them 2nd hand dealers of ideas and pointed out how dangerous this can be. He was distinguishing Intellectuals from Experts as the term Intellectual shifted over time.
Futhermore, it blur the line between real experts and pseudo experts for some people, wich put them in the same basket. Then, for crucial topic like climate change, both side are treated as important and thoughtful, even if one side is heavily supported by scientists. It's dangerous for our very own physical and mental health.
yeah well said @melvin.etniopal.. you are right it's really dangerous.
Try to talk about the subject and not about how many (paid) scientists are supporting your non-sense.
And it doesn't happen only in America, the phenomenom is strong and real in Canada too.
yup Canada is also gonna face problem in future due to this.