The shrinking access to expertise is not an inevitable trend. It's a consequence of policy choices and budgetary priorities. Recognizing the long-term societal costs of this erosion is the first step towards finding solutions.
In our increasingly digital world, where so much of our work exists in the abstract realm of code, emails, and virtual meetings, the act of creation offers a powerful counterpoint.
Ultimately, I believe social media platforms need to assume greater responsibility for the content that proliferates on their sites. It's no longer sufficient for them to claim neutrality, arguing that they are merely conduits for information.
