Smug experts shattered our trust - now 'charlatans and cranks' fill the voidTrust in expertise remains important despite failures; abandoning it can lead to negative consequences.Critiques of experts like Fauci should not undermine the validity of expertise itself.
Who gets to be a critic? And why are some so "bad?"Criticism should evolve to better reflect and engage with societal desires and values.
rzlbd's unsittable thrones for dictators explore design's symbolic relationship to authorityThe project questions the intersection of power and comfort through the design of chairs, specifically reinterpreting thrones.RZLBD challenges traditional notions of authority through the discomfort of their chair designs.
Who gets to be a critic? And why are some so "bad?"Criticism should evolve to better reflect and engage with societal desires and values.
rzlbd's unsittable thrones for dictators explore design's symbolic relationship to authorityThe project questions the intersection of power and comfort through the design of chairs, specifically reinterpreting thrones.RZLBD challenges traditional notions of authority through the discomfort of their chair designs.
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll SystemsDOGE affiliates lacked clear authority to access systems, raising concerns about legality and privacy.
Socrates in Exile: The Fate of Thought in a Bureaucratic AgePhilosophy disrupts societal norms, emphasizing the importance of thinking critically beyond institutionalized ideologies.
Appeal to Authority, FallaciousThe fallacious Appeal to Authority occurs when claims are accepted without proper evidence due to perceived authority of the claimant.
Socrates in Exile: The Fate of Thought in a Bureaucratic AgePhilosophy disrupts societal norms, emphasizing the importance of thinking critically beyond institutionalized ideologies.
Appeal to Authority, FallaciousThe fallacious Appeal to Authority occurs when claims are accepted without proper evidence due to perceived authority of the claimant.
Call her Kamala? The problem with using a first name only for professional womenUsing the first name of female politicians while using titles or last names for male counterparts is a form of disrespect and undermining their authority.
Miss Manners: The man's posture on our shared couch made me uncomfortableInappropriate physical behavior can undermine authority and create uncomfortable dynamics in professional settings.
Call her Kamala? The problem with using a first name only for professional womenUsing the first name of female politicians while using titles or last names for male counterparts is a form of disrespect and undermining their authority.
Miss Manners: The man's posture on our shared couch made me uncomfortableInappropriate physical behavior can undermine authority and create uncomfortable dynamics in professional settings.
Stephen A. Smith for President? Have We All Lost Our Minds?Trump's comfort in speaking publicly often leads to authoritative ignorance, a trait that has become increasingly common.Stephen A. Smith's blunders highlight a trend of public figures confidently discussing topics without the necessary knowledge.
President Trump Suggests He's Above the Law in Social Media Post Invoking NapoleonTrump's tweet has been labeled as dictatorial, echoing authoritarian sentiments and provoking backlash from multiple political factions.
After Trump's Inauguration, There Is No Limit on His EgoThe article critiques Trump's inauguration for lacking humility and recognition of institutional constraints.
Stephen A. Smith for President? Have We All Lost Our Minds?Trump's comfort in speaking publicly often leads to authoritative ignorance, a trait that has become increasingly common.Stephen A. Smith's blunders highlight a trend of public figures confidently discussing topics without the necessary knowledge.
President Trump Suggests He's Above the Law in Social Media Post Invoking NapoleonTrump's tweet has been labeled as dictatorial, echoing authoritarian sentiments and provoking backlash from multiple political factions.
After Trump's Inauguration, There Is No Limit on His EgoThe article critiques Trump's inauguration for lacking humility and recognition of institutional constraints.
Milgram's Obedience to Authority Experiment Comes HomeMilgram's findings revealed a universal human vulnerability to obey harmful authority figures.Resistance to authority entails personal responsibility, skepticism, and empathy.
The Greatest Cult In History Is Your Money (And Bitcoin Knows It) | HackerNoonFiat currency operates on collective belief, reflecting dynamics similar to cult structures, concerning authority and acceptance.
Milgram's Obedience to Authority Experiment Comes HomeMilgram's findings revealed a universal human vulnerability to obey harmful authority figures.Resistance to authority entails personal responsibility, skepticism, and empathy.
The Greatest Cult In History Is Your Money (And Bitcoin Knows It) | HackerNoonFiat currency operates on collective belief, reflecting dynamics similar to cult structures, concerning authority and acceptance.
Small Actions, Big Impact: Catalyzing Change in GroupsTrue change in teams does not stem from formal power or authority.
Below Deck Down Under Recap: Throwing in the TowelsRomance on board leads to unexpected relationships and tensions among the crew.
Desperate for change' but is UK gen Z really disillusioned with democracy?Generation Z exhibits a high level of dissatisfaction with traditional political structures, advocating for drastic reforms and even authoritarian leadership.
Become the Author of YourselfWe can reclaim power and responsibility to author our own lives rather than being defined solely by external authority.
A Dance to Jules Feiffer at 95Jules Feiffer's journey into political cartooning was driven by a desire to confront authority and express dissent in a fearful societal climate.
1984 vs. Brave New World: Which Dystopian Future Wins Out?Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World provide chilling insights into societal control, relevant to today's world and its challenges.
Leathered on RTE: It was open season on little children - why did we ever tolerate this violence?The teacher's savagery towards children was deeply rooted in Irish society's issues with authority, supported by the State until 1982.
MIT Researchers Find That Lawyers Do Something Very Sleazy to Keep Themselves in DemandLegalese is used by lawyers to establish authority and confuse non-lawyers, which may be a deliberate tactic.
The Royal Red Tents: A Symbol of Power in Medieval Afghan History - Medievalists.netScarlet tents symbolized royal power in medieval Afghanistan, reflecting how authority was communicated and legitimized.Receiving letters in a red tent reinforced the hierarchical structures and traditions of power during Ahmad Khan's reign.
Unique attributes of official endorsers in destination marketing - Scientific ReportsOfficial endorsements for tourist destinations gain traction in China post-COVID-19, resembling celebrity endorsements and bolstering trust and security for travelers.