EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 42 MIN
Weaponisation of expertise
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
Why do millions distrust experts today? The Weaponization of Expertise reveals it is not mere ignorance; it is a rational response to elite hubris. This provocative book exposes how technocratic elites use credentials to silence dissent and bypass democratic debate. From pandemic failures to systemic corruption, the authors show how elite condescension backfired, fueling a global populist revolt. Reclaim political judgment from the experts and finally give democracy a real chance to thrive once again.
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Why do millions distrust experts today? The Weaponization of Expertise reveals it is not mere ignorance; it is a rational response to elite hubris. This provocative book exposes how technocratic elites use credentials to silence dissent and bypass democratic debate. From pandemic failures to systemic corruption, the authors show how elite condescension backfired, fueling a global populist revolt. Reclaim political judgment from the experts and finally give democracy a real chance to thrive once again.
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