In short, populist sentiment is likely a source of anti-intellectualism, though it is not likely to be the only one. Mistrust of intellectuals and experts can be rooted in, for example, religious fundamentalism, where intellectuals and experts are seen as a threat to religious authority. It can be fueled by ideology and partisanship, particularly... See more

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Higher status for technologists, lower status for journalists; ambiguous changes for teachers. Vox will never live this down. The people most freaked out about COVID-19 were people who pay attention to exponential growth for a living; if you design viral mechanics for apps, you probably have a good idea of how to extrapolate 33% daily growth. The... See more