The Classicist

The Classicist: The Cult Of The Elites

We may owe experts respect, but we don’t owe them deference.

The ClassicistMay 7, 2020
The Classicist: The Cult Of The Elites

What happened to America’s elites? During the COVID-19 pandemic they have unleashed a torrent of authoritative pronouncements about the crisis that have too often proven to be incomplete or totally inaccurate. Victor Davis Hanson argues that the increasing specialization of intellectuals — along with a declining sense of humility — is making the expert class less and less reliable.

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Victor Davis Hanson

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