Experts should generally be people who through a combination of training and experience have become masters in their field. This background should provide them with knowledge that the average person simple does not possess. As a result their insights and opinions can be very useful to help those with a more limited background. So in theory seeking expert advice should be beneficial.
The are two problems with experts. The first is when we rely on on expert advise without doing our own thinking. Everyone seeking information still needs to evaluate the accuracy and value of that information. And remember it is just information. It needs to withstand scrutiny when compared to other reliable sources. One expert's opinion should not be taken as the sole source of truth. Over time some experts may become more valid than others, but they are still human and prone to errors in judgement.
The second issue is that in our information age, many people hold themselves up to be experts who really are not. Just because someone calls themselves an expert, doesn't necessarily mean they have the combination of training and experience to have mastered their field. How often have we seen those who have failed in their endeavours suddenly become commentators? Kind of like the old adage, "Those who can't do, teach".
As we call ourselves "The Experts on Chiropractic Care" I truly hope we have the necessary background to provide valuable information on chiropractic and health. But we also hope our readers will take what we say and use it to stimulate their own thought and investigative processes.
Now I'm wondering if Dr. Ruzycki had something deeper in mind when she set me that link.
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