“Everything has already been said, but as no one listens, we have to continue to come back and start again.” —André Gide (1869–1951)
How to reconstruct confidence in expertise in a world full of conspiracy theories and distrust of institutions?
Experts and leaders must move their values to transparency, honesty and humility in their communications and actions, be frank on the limitations and uncertainties of their knowledge, recognizing errors and failures when they occur, and be open to comments and criticism. By showing that they are not infallible or superior to the responsibility, experts can help dispel the perception of elitism and the disconnection of the public. ” –Joan Westenberg 2025-04-09
If Knowledge circulates at the speed of confidence Then our society has a lot of problems today. For example, the 2024 Edelman Trust barometer revealed, “A new paradox in the heart of society. Rapid innovation offers the promise of a new era of prosperity, but is likely to exacerbate confidence problems, leading to societal instability and political polarization. “. No confidence, no knowledge flow.
Henry Mintzberg suggested that Social pressures and isolation represent the generalized distrust and the picking of society.
Like rats in a overcrowded cage, the pressures of modern life, including the rhythm of change, can certainly affect our propensity to stop and think. Reflection is hardly encouraged in a society plagued by insecurity and anxiety … Welcome to our insane society, poisoned by its own facts. »»
In Hierarchies, experts and dogma I said that the established and institutionalized professional organizations too often lacked the diversity of the thought necessary to deal with complex problems, such as a new coronavirus. The fact that this Sars-2 pandemic continues and is ignored shows how trustworthy hierarchies leading our health care systems are. Simple measures, such as the air filtration mandate in all public places, could effectively reduce several diseases in the air and simultaneously Improve learning in schools. Why is it not happening? Are we collectively too stupid?
I suggested that each of us must know how we can become Knowledge catalysts in a liquid worldhelping to make our networks smarter, more resilient and capable of making better decisions. How to reconstruct confidence? A catalyst at a time.
At Learnopoly, Finn has championed a mission to deliver unbiased, in-depth reviews of online courses that empower learners to make well-informed decisions. With over a decade of experience in financial services, he has honed his expertise in strategic partnerships and business development, cultivating both a sharp analytical perspective and a collaborative spirit. A lifelong learner, Finn’s commitment to creating a trusted guide for online education was ignited by a frustrating encounter with biased course reviews.