listen, think

there are people who rightfully 'know' and should be able to share their qualified opinions. others should listen and trust them. these people are often in the minority

then there are people who think they 'know'. repeating tired propagandistic arguments and trite cliches. these people maintain status quo and ask nothing more of themselves or others. they are often in the majority.

there needs to be some collective understanding that you --those who think they 'know'-- are not an expert and that you are not always correct. in most cases you are not correct. that you can not rightfully assert your opinion. this is ok and you should not be afraid to say 'i dont know'.

what is 'correct'? as with anything, there is no absolute. it only something we can strive for. but there has to be someone who can assert their opinion when decisions are to be made. those are the people who are qualified, right. who have spent their lives trying to understand one facet of our universe. they are as close to the absolute and should be listened to, with great respect.

amateurs who think they 'know' are the ones who need to stop talking and listen. they have to learn how to quell their ego and let someone else take over. instead these amateurs try to compensate with their money and power.

this merely stifles our progress.