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The value of expertise in a world where everybody knows everything

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What is the status of expertise in our world? This hour we look at the so called "death of expertise." We talk about the role of experts throughout society. Plus, we learn how to master a skill, and the joy of trying.

GUESTS:

  • Tom Nichols: Staff writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of . He is also a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, and a five-time undefeated Jeopardy champion
  • Alan Dove: and co-host of the podcast
  • Adam Gopnik: Staff writer for . He is the author of , among other books

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Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.

Corrected: May 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM EDT
Tom Nichols is no longer author of The Atlantic's daily newsletter.
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Lily is the senior producer for The Colin McEnroe Show. She's also a producer of the podcast 'Generation Barney.' She first worked at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø as an intern in 2014. She has previously worked for WBUR, KUNC and as a producer for the New England News Collaborative's weekly show Next. Lily can be reached at ltyson@ctpublic.org.