The problem with experts is that if they are interested in stealing the contents of your wallet — as they often are — then trusting them is a huge mistake.

Since much expertise in the US these days is aimed at such auric annexation, distrusting professional experts is extremely wise from a risk-reward perspective.

Health care: experts stealing your money. College: Same. Economists: Yep. Auto mechanics: Yep. Career training: That too. City planners: See above. Etc.

Though it will lead you often down bad paths with climate change expertise being a prime example, the contents of your pocketbook remain unmolested if you reflexively mistrust expert opinion. That is one reason why it is attractive to do so.