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Ever notice how “experts” wrap their advice in research…

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths
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Ever notice how “experts” wrap their advice in research…
But that advice always leads to their paid product?

Wierd!

They drop big brand names to boost credibility.
Cherry-pick examples to fit their narrative.
And call it “thought leadership.”

But show you no data. No real proof.
It's just polished persuasion.

Once you spot these patterns, it’s hard to not see them.
They're common and widespread.
And it's there in plain sight if you look.

Subtle bias.

The expert who quotes research numbers ... but never links the study.
A LinkedIn post that looks like insight ... until you realise you're in a sales funnel.
The author who gives you two choices: theirs (good) or others (bad).

When “Insight” becomes an agenda.
And “Authority” becomes sales pitch.
Then critical thinking is a superpower.

What makes you trust an expert’s advice?
Or do you just take it at face value?

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