I dont like experts. I shouldnt say that: I just dont trust them. My friends know what I mean when I say, Its that expert thing again. It means that someone who was supposed to be an expert in something was completely wrong.

My experience is that many experts can tell a good talea convincing one and one they honestly believeand still be way off base. From tech support people to plumbers to economists, Ive seen that experts can offer detailed, convincing arguments that seem clearly to be trueand be completely wrong.

(I remember the experts explanation of why 9,600 bps was the absolute highest possible modem speed. And then again when it was 14,400 bps. And 28,800. Each time, the argument was backed with clear reasoning regarding copper wire, switching systems, and so on.)

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