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In this video, we explore the paradoxical nature of mainstream experts, "gurus," and intellectuals. Often through high degrees of confidence and simplification around information, these individuals obtain large public followings and credibility. And yet, these same factors—high confidence and simplicity—have been shown to equate to lower levels of accuracy and validity.
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