The internal issue hindering humanity is the reliance on expert opinion. The knowledge acquired in the pursuit of university degrees are the fundamental grounds on which expert opinions are based on. Rejecting expert opinions would cause the effect of one rejecting the knowledge gained in university. I can appreciate the undermining of self-integrity should one denounce what ought to be the absolute truth. However, should university graduates act as advocates for the experts who proclaim what truth ought to be or instead use the knowledge gained to provoke thought and encourage the development of new intrinsic ideas; to propel the prosperity of humanity? In reality the former is the truth.
Rather than automatically accepting expert opinions, subjects in all facets of knowledge should be capable of questioning the grounds on which the expert opinion is based on and individually conclude for themselves whether the expert opinion is legitimate or not. But this is not the case, subjects of all facets of knowledge religiously abide by the views of experts; forfeiting their own unique and intrinsic perspective. The main detriment of this reality is the condescending of those who have the courage to express their own intrinsic views. I have a question to those who are on their intellectual high horse: did university degrees prevent the break-out of World War I & II? The Cold War? Holodomor? Holocaust? Covid-19?
Honour, Courage and Integrity prevails over knowledge. In no way shape or form am I devaluing the importance of knowledge. Instead I am criticising the end means for which and how knowledge is applied. What good is knowledge if it is not applied in the utmost Honour, Courage and Integrity? The lack of Honour, Courage and Integrity is resulting in the subconscious facilitation of destructive underlying agendas.
Every single human being possesses an intrinsic mindset; capable of leaving their own mark on human history. That is not feasible if individual mindsets are operating in accordance with the ideal method proclaimed by experts. Experts are individuals themselves who encourage the facilitation and implementation of their own ideas. You intrinsically have the right to be your own expert; live and work in accordance with your Honour, Courage and Integrity.
If you are on your high horse the least you can do is respect views that differ from your own or should I say the views of the experts. Do not condescend out of fear of change. Listen to and appreciate differentiating views because those views might just save humanity from the impending devastation facing humanity. Do yourself a favour, realise and acknowledge your intrinsic potential that no other person possesses, not even these so-called experts such as Klaus Schwab.
Article By Adham Tebbie
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