Comments on: In all probability . . . you shouldn’t buy it.

by: Tajik Boy

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:07:05 +0000

Experts have a unique talent to put things into perspective. They take all this boiling world of news/events/facts and mold it into a form that is both easier to digest and more logical to follow.

I suppose as long as there are human beings in the planet there will be some element of uncertainty between the events, facts and news. And as long as this is true there will be need for experts.

Needless to say, in the process of putting things into context, all of us (being humans after all) tend to validate our own views.

by: bboyd

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:28:30 +0000

Dear Nyura,
Thank you for such kind words!

And yes, if it wasn’t for deadlines, I would frequently face paralysis in this venue! Which brings up another point: all experts have to come up with something/anything on a regular basis–therefore, quantity of production sometimes counts more than quality.

But if we can all become more literate for written as well as broadcast word, we’ll probably be less subject to panic and the passions of leaders galloping in the wrong direction. Each one literate is a step in the right direction.

Thanks for writing in!
Bonnie

by: Nyura

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:50:50 +0000

If all “experts” were as self-aware and self-monitoring, maybe they’d be right more often (or maybe just paralyzed with indecision Thanks for highlighting this information — these are good guidelines for anybody who thinks, not just those who get paid to do so.