How "Trust The Experts" Contradicts America's Founding Principles

She was able to survive it, yet she still wasn’t allowed to leave her room. My grandma, who had suffered a massive stroke a decade ago, leaving her unable to move her left side or speak clearly, had triumphed over Covid. Nevertheless, she continued to be confined to her room under the pretext of a "deadly disease." We questioned the disease, considering that she, someone with major health issues, was able to overcome it. The response we received was, "We need to trust the experts. This is what's best for her safety."

Quickly after the Covid vaccine rollout, the rallying cry of "Trust the experts! Get your vaccines!" echoed widely. A family member at a previous job dared to pose the seemingly forbidden question, "What happens if I don't want to get the vaccine?" To her surprise, the company bluntly responded, "Well, then you can't come back to work." This left us bewildered. Simultaneously, we encountered tales of individuals experiencing severe vaccine side effects that deviated from the media’s agenda. The ultimatum was clear: Take the jab or forfeit your job, all for the sake of "trusting the experts."

We all face many examples in our daily lives that urge us to ignore the reality of situations and instead comply with expert guidance. Trust the experts! Vaccinate your children! Trust the experts! Leave your children’s education to the teachers! Trust the experts! Gas is terrible for the environment! Trust the experts! Cereal is healthy for you! Trust the experts!

Solely Relying on Experts Hinders Individual Responsibility and Personal Growth

Individualism is a fundamental moral principle depicted in two of the United States’ most important documents – the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. While these documents differ in their purposes, both emphasize the notion that every individual is an independent entity endowed by nature with the rights to think and act according to their conscience and interests. The Constitution creates a government that puts the power in the hands of the people. The Declaration of Independence specifically states, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

In other words, America’s founding principles champion personal goals, independence, and self-reliance, and assert that the interests of the individual should take precedence over a specific ruling class. Moreover, they uphold that all individuals are created equal, regardless of your expertise. 

Individualism encourages people to think for themselves, explore situations with curiosity, and form educated opinions. 

However, the pervasive theme of individualism, while promoting independence, requires critical thinking. Individualism encourages people to think for themselves, explore situations with curiosity, and form educated opinions. As Eleanor Roosevelt aptly put it, "I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity." Without individual responsibility, there is a risk that individuals may neglect curiosity to delve deeper into topics and become well-educated on a subject.

“Trust the Experts” Threatens Our Free Speech

The First Amendment, which protects our free speech, faces significant threats when urging individuals to unquestioningly trust the experts. This became evident as social media platforms censored posts about people who suffered injuries from the Covid vaccine. Silencing people simply because they lack “expert” status is counterproductive; instead, we should encourage more open dialogue where individuals can freely share their experiences. 

In a debate with someone who had a medical background regarding the correlation between vaccines and autism, rather than providing evidence to refute my potential link, she brushed off my argument with a dismissive “But you’re not a doctor.” This attempt to silence my perspective, based on the absence of a formal degree, hinders the pursuit of genuine answers within society. The truth is, anyone can examine the data if they approach it with an open mind. 

The Experts Became the New Ruling Class

The fundamental flaw in relying on the “trust the experts” approach lies in the creation of a ruling class dictating mandates and directives for the masses, despite their own actions. The American Revolution was fueled by the desire to break free from monarchical rule, seeking to establish a democratic nation built on the core principles of liberty, equality, self-government, and natural rights. The revolutionaries fought for their individual freedoms, yet the current trend of experts resembles a present-day monarchy. 

A glaring example of this is the celebrities and public figures who advocate for climate change concerns yet who collectively used 118 private jets to attend the COP26 climate summit. While discussing ways to legislate reductions in gas usage, they burned over 1,000 tons of CO2 for a single event. The hypocrisy is glaring: Celebrities, who urge specific lifestyle changes for the masses, remain untouched by the very principles they endorse.

Critics argue that failing to rely on experts results in spreading misinformation, yet the experts themselves are often responsible for spreading inaccurate information. 

Critics argue that failing to rely on experts results in spreading misinformation, yet the experts themselves are often responsible for spreading inaccurate information. This is shown by medical professionals like dietitians claiming authority over what is best for your health. A recent Washington Post investigation exposed many dietitians who endorsed specific processed foods on social media, while failing to disclose their financial ties to these corporations. The implications are severe for those who unquestioningly trust these "experts." Following their guidelines without conducting personal research could lead individuals to consume unhealthy ultra-processed foods, causing harm to their health, while the so-called experts profit significantly from their endorsements.

What Qualifies an Individual as an Expert?

What defines an expert? Is it a specific education, degree, or certificate? While certain professions, like a brain surgeon, require formal education, it doesn’t mean individuals should be discouraged from learning about specific topics without a traditional education. Today, education is more accessible than ever, due to resources available on the internet. Books, podcasts, and YouTube videos provide a wealth of information. For instance, Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, shares valuable insights on health through weekly podcasts, demonstrating that expertise can be cultivated outside traditional educational institutions. 

Closing Thoughts

Certainly, seeking guidance from individuals with expertise, such as holding degrees or strong opinions on certain matters, is valuable. However, embracing diverse viewpoints is essential for a comprehensive understanding. In fact, we need to embrace free speech and have more conversations, not fewer. 

If you disagree, let me ask you this: What has the potential to become more corrupt, a single large entity or a multitude of independent systems? Well, certainly, our Founding Fathers thought the former. Drawing parallels to the creation of the American government, the idea is that a large number of competing, independent entities is best as it establishes checks and balances in power. 

Our media today is constantly throwing around "trust the experts" when they’re trying to push their political agenda. This includes vaccine mandates, climate change laws, teachers pushing their woke ideologies through their coursework, and many more. However, the foundation of the American spirit is individual responsibility and self-reliance. The “experts” are becoming an upper class that dictates how we live, which is un-American in every way.

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