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→Obstacles Created by Liberal Experts
== Obstacles Created by Liberal Experts ==
== Obstacles Created by Liberal Experts ==
[[Liberal]] and [[Conservative]] experts have self-interest in defending their theories, even if incorrect, and in perpetuating the system that has rewarded and applauded them. Some experts receive prodigious sums by promoting theories that are false or implausible, either in the media or in courtrooms.
[[Liberal]] and [[conservative]] experts have a self-interest in defending their theories, even if incorrect, and in perpetuating the system that has rewarded and applauded them. Some experts receive prodigious sums by promoting theories that are false or implausible, either in the media or in courtrooms.
Most conservatives who are experts in their own right reasonably fear loss in grants, compensation or awards if they take a position at odds with a [[liberal]] counterpoint, especially one that has gained wide acceptance with the general population.
Most conservatives who are experts in their own right reasonably fear a loss in grants, compensation or awards if they take a position at odds with a [[liberal]] counterpoint, especially one that has gained wide acceptance with the general population.
Despite their status as "experts," they have frequently made wrong predictions.<ref>Williams, Walter E. (July 25, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/29615-can-we-trust-experts Can We Trust Experts?] ''The New American''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.</ref>
===Examples===
===Examples===