But learning to critically question statements and judging them yourself (which requires some knowledge, for example you can't question anti-vaxxers when you don't know anything about how vaccines work) instead of simply believing them is extremely important in a democracy.

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Judging sources for the information requires way less knowledge. To continue your analogy, for most people it's obvious to take your medical advice from your family doctor instead of that crazy aunt in Facebook

[–] pumpkinseedoil@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

While you'd generally believe that to be true it can be hard for people with no knowledge who aren't the brightest to see through statements like "doctors just are part of the wealthy smart people society who aim to keep us down".

Never underestimate human stupidity.

[–] CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The problem is when medicine is for profit, you really do end up with that feeling when doctors are rushed to get you out of the door because they need to see ten patients an hour. When you’re the product it’s harder to build that trust.

It was probably better before when family doctors actually had a relationship with your family.

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