Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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When politics enter the picture, credentials take a back seat

Most Americans know what a real expert's credentials look like: relevant degree, years of experience, and respect from peers. The problem, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports, is that none of it matters as much once we find out their politics.

When politics enter the picture, credentials take a back seat
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Most Americans know what a real expert's credentials look like: relevant degree, years of experience, and respect from peers. The problem, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports, is that none of it matters as much once we find out their politics.

Originally published at Phys.org

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