
When Experts should Shut Up.
Physionic
Apr 22, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Follow trusted science communicators for reliable health insights
Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Lane Norton, and Dr. Gil Carvallo are recommended as highly knowledgeable and reliable sources who self-correct when needed.
Trust consensus among science speakers for credibility
Reliable, study-based science speakers tend to agree on about 95% of topics, which can be a useful sign of consistency and credibility.
Define your boundaries as an expert on podcasts
It is the expert's responsibility on a podcast to explicitly state when a topic is outside their field of expertise, rather than the host's.
Recognize misinformation carnage to discern true expertise
For a true expert, listening to a pseudo-expert is like watching "misinformation carnage" with "invisible blood and guts" that the general audience cannot see.
Combat misinformation with real-time fact-checking
The speed of misinformation is that of light, while the speed of verified information is that of sound, making real-time fact-checking nearly impossible.
Implement self-correcting podcast format to combat misinformation
A potential solution to misinformation is a two-part podcast where the host fact-checks the guest's studies after the initial interview and then records a follow-up.