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Public trust in expertise has become one of the defining anxieties of our time. Climate scientists issue warnings that a significant portion of the population dismisses. Economists make forecasts that are routinely contradicted by events. Medical authorities offer guidance that is accepted by some and furiously…

• What paradox does the writer identify about society's relationship with expertise?
• What does Tom Nichols argue about the effect of widespread internet access on public understanding?