No matter the topic, there's an expert on it.
That's not a sarcastic remark, it's my belief. There are some incredibly smart, informed and knowledgeable people out there who, in their field, could be called an expert. Of that there is no doubt.
No matter the topic, there's an expert on it.
That is a sarcastic remark, because there are some incredibly egotistical, hubristic dumbasses who think they are an expert, or portray themselves to be...and there's plenty of dumbasses who are willing to listen, and some special cases who actually act upon what they hear from these false experts.
I recently read a post about the cryptocurrency markets which made me laugh; in truth I don't read many, but most make me laugh, or cringe. I wasn't laughing in humour though, it was more of a laugh of derision, scorn and incredulity.
It was one of those, the market is up so that's really really totally, like, good, sort of posts...another in a long line of BTC is up, BTC is down, BTC is up, BTC is down, market is up, market is down, market is up, market is down, themed posts that I find so incredibly pathetic.
Worse still, the person offered advice - it's this part that confirmed their status of an expert idiot. Are you ready for the advice? Seriously, sit down because this is fucking incredible financial advice...Seriously, get your pen and paper ready folks, it's coming in hot:
Buy when it's down and sell when it's up.
There you have it ladies and gentleman, expert financial advice about the cryptocurrency markets. This, together with the other incredible advice and gem of wisdom, BTC is up, will surely make you a millionaire in no time, and all thanks to that cryptocurrency "expert." [Sarcasm]
I know why people post "financial" stuff like that: Votes.
I think it also has something to do with the lack of imagination to find more interesting topics and probably laziness also.
Furthermore, it probably has to do with a lack of self esteem, the person seeking to gain credibility, accolades or validation for their sage advice which they think will make them feel better about themselves. This is especially the case for the user whose post I mention here as I believe that person has very little self-esteem and self-respect based on what I have seen in posts...or maybe they are so egotistical they have lost all sense of reality when it comes to how they present themselves?
It's not just that user though, there's many more, self proclaimed experts out there.
One I have recently found has been presenting themselves as an expert on everything from relationships, child-raising and medical matters to psychological and emotional topics - all clearly spun articles generated by AI that they have taken from someone else...A self-esteem issue there? Hmm, no I think votes were the motivation behind that user.
It's usually very easy to spot a fake, for me at least, here on Hive. It's also easy to spot someone who knows what they're talking about; they may not be an expert but it's clear when someone has a solid understanding of a topic. I wonder if those who present themselves inappropriately understand this and they they're not really fooling anyone, or very many at least.
A little while ago The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) put the thumbscrews on a very special group of nutbags called, social media influencers, giving unlicensed financial advice. Of course, these so-called influencers ducked for cover, made up [what they thought were] clever ways to describe what they did in a way they thought they could avoid the pressure, and potential hammer-drop from ASIC and generally acted like the nutbags they are. But the really scary part is, people were listening to them and it was not working out so well for those people.
I get it, everyone has the choice to listen to whomever they like and can act as they please, within the law of the land, but it seems rather injudicious to take the advice of someone who has, at best, questionable credibility right?
The amount of information available on the internet is incredible, some of it is even true and correct, and a person needs to look at it carefully, determine if it is true or false, understand how it may relate to them and how they may apply it; or they can just discard it altogether. I'm not saying that people who say things on the internet and sites like Hive don't know what they are talking about, many do, but many do not. I'm just suggesting caution.
I'm not an expert on it but staying sharp, being diligent in researching information one sees [online or otherwise] and understanding that sometimes people have an agenda, either nefarious or just to pump their own ego, [or wallet through potential votes here on Hive], seems like a good way to go. I'm not altogether sure, beware the expert is a totally legitimate phrase, but being wary of them and the advice they give and doing one's own due diligence, certainly is.
What's your thoughts on this?
I know there are many people here who are all interested in various things and, generally, crypto is common to most. Have you come across a financial "expert" who really wasn't one? Would you take financial and investment advice from some nameless, faceless, person on the internet and act upon it? Do you feel it's acceptable for people who may not really know about a topic to present themselves as an expert on it? Feel free to comment below if you would like to.
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The image in this post was taken by me.
There's NOTHING I don't know about lying on the couch having a glass of wine.
Nothing.
I totally should be listened to on all matters of couch wine drinking.
The worst thing to happen to humanity is the word and concept and advent of influencers.
Lol...If I ever need professional advice on couch-sitting I know where to come.
Indeed, I agree completely. They influence me to want to slap the shit out of them.
I often read LeoFinance. There are many experts in crypto trading, but very few successful traders)
I don't read the leofinance posts, scrolling through post after post saying BTC is up or down, or posts that are only tenuously linked to financial matters makes it too onerous to bother looking out for the odd post that might be interesting.
Indeed.
The problem is that every know it all thinks they're an expert, whereas the "expert" will usually stay quiet and try to listen more. I am well informed in a lot of categories, mostly topics that pique my interest, but I'm no certified expert. ✅
Every time I see such "experts", I'm reminded of this quote, one that I shared back in 2015 on my other socials.
This is usually true, for sure.
I've seen that quote a few times and agree with it. I guess, some people just seek the validation they think they get through presenting themselves as an expert, rather than taking the time to understand some of the true concepts around the subject they represent.
All this "free internet knowledge" is the source here, quite easily taking the blame. And few very actually question or wonder if the source and information is actually legit or not.
People are so gullible, they think that everything and anything on the internet is true. They then go ahead and share it all, too confidently, resulting in more fake news.
You say it perfectly. I think that's really what my post is about, urging caution, and taking the time to research. My Think like a Viking post tomorrow is about this very thing.
I've "corrected" many people in the past, afterwards telling them to check their sources before spreading incorrect info; yet, they still keep on surprising me with their lazy scientific internet studies lol.
I'll check it out for sure, as always.
Tomorrow I'll also be heading back to the city, my vacation has come to an end. Time to get back on the grind. 🔥
Maybe "they" are just experts at being dumbasses ! 😂
If I see things said that sound interesting, but the source is unknown to me, I may try to research it further and see what other sources say about it to try to discern whether it is something I should consider or just something else to pitch out on that giant pile of BS.
I don't think it is nice when folks represent themselves in an untrue way and it is unfortunate when others simply follow without doing due diligence, but I suppose I think we are all responsible for being responsible to ourselves and not following blindly.
I don't mind people saying their opinions or thoughts whether right or wrong; people are entitled to do so. But when they pitch it a certain way, in certain forums like the LeoFinance community for instance, some caution needs to be taken lest people get the wrong idea.
The post I read by the user who inspired this post, and one of that users subsequent posts, is laughable, somewhat patronising to others and is designed to present the person in ways the person isn't able to back up. It's pretty obvious. Good for a laugh, but bad for Hive.
I laughed like you did when I read that. What a fucking hoot. I can almost imagine that person trying to sell this kind of advice and being shocked when they are told they're not too bright as everyone knows that. The only advice I'll be taking is to be cautious which I generally am anyway. Thanks for the great read Galen.
Maybe the person thinks it is legit good advice...it's quite possible. Maybe they're just spinning a Twitter comment they read, which judging by the rest of the post and a subsequent one is likely.
Either way, they're a total nutbag.
I have come across MANY. Haha. Most of them talk about timing the market and then get it all wrong.. Or calling for the markets to crash year after year, until they finally got it right. I think I am fortunate that I have the interest to self-learn and also have the resources online, and after some mistakes along the way, I think I am ok on my own and don't need to follow/copy someone's trades.
Yep, we all have. If I had the time I'd follow one and do the big reveal posts based on their predictions and how wrong they were. That could be fun. I don't have the time so I ignore them although this particular one came to my attention as this user is a particular brand of idiot!
Hehe shall look forward to that some day!
I also believe that they are always exist and expert in every field. We Just to find out that person.
In this current time many people think that they are expert without good knowledge about cryptocurrency. Specially in the time of bull run many act like they are a pro trader 😂. It reminded me one thing. Once I asked in a telegram group is there any possibility of Bitcoin come down below 40k and that time BTC price was approximately 60k. One so called expert laughed on my statement and said I know nothing and there is no possibility of it. Now, after see the Bitcoin price I am searching to see the face of so called expert.
That's hurtful mate🤣! But I love the in your face kinda game honestly. Sooooo satisfying 😂
That time I had very few knowledge about cryptocurrency and I was quiet for that reason.
Anyway, Don't think that I have knowledge about cryptocurrency now😂. Still I know very few about cryptocurrency.😅
I'm a complete dumbass when it comes to crypto. Reason I don't even bother writing about it. Gives me a headache 😂
It can seem so at first glance, but taking this stance, acting in this manner, often doesn't translate to satisfaction at all; sometimes it's best just to be a better person and just move on, but I guess we all do things differently.
I am still petty...😅
Yeah, that's what I was thinking.
😅😅
Yes, so many idiots.
Honestly, I consume a lot here and unless it's something I relate to, i forget the moment I leave the post. I've been told I'm impressionistic which may be true and if that's so, I try to be very careful of what I consume here and most of all what I believe. If I've come across such individuals I may not have noticed or I may have forgotten.
Fair enough.
This is a motto from Central Italy: it says:
"Who can, do not want
who want, can't,
who knows, doesn't do
who do, doesn't know.
And so the world goes bad"
I found it also once in Greece and I was astonished how far this italian motto went!
Thanks for your contents.
I liked one expression, and I remember it on occasions like this! When it comes to experts and the like.
Being dumb is the same as being dead. Everyone around you is suffering, agonizing, crying. You're the only one who can't see it...
Otherwise, I have the same approach on Hive as deraaa. I just leave the post and forget...
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To be an expert in a subject you need to read and study such an amount of hours and then go on and deepen that only a fool would define himself as an "expert"; true experts demonstrate this by giving away their knowledge without filling themselves up and, many times, one of the traits that distinguishes them is humility.
I've already talked about the issue of votes I think, writing to collect votes is counterproductive in all respects; personally I do it out of passion, because I like it and I have damn good fun, then if the votes come I'm happy because maybe someone appreciates what I wrote.
However, as much as I love to read and study, I don't think I will ever be able to define myself as an "expert" in something... maybe I'm an expert in doing bullshit that yes heh heh!
I prefer to talk a little about my life, my reflections and my thoughts, share them and share a little about my journey; In return, I receive some ideas, some suggestions and some advice which, as far as I'm concerned, are always appreciated since I still have so much to learn.
Really good food for thought my friend, thanks for sharing!
I think opinions and thoughts shared are completely fine, and that's what conversation is built around. One has to be mindful of how that's presented though, and unfortunately many don't know how to write effectively, even English speakers. So, caution must be taken.
Sorry, about my poor reply, you always make such long comments that it makes me feel that I could never respond well enough. This will have to do though, I'm afraid.