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Are the words of academic
experts losing their value?
An Article Written Under Examination Condition By
Tobechukwu Oreh | Year 11 Congo
t has become clear to me and many oth-
ers that time has slowly begun to weather
I away people’s faith in experts. Through ad-
vancements in technology, such people no lon-
ger need to be consulted, as their input has been
replaced by far more convenient options. Have
they lost their place in modern day society and
how can they attempt to rectify this? That’s what
I hope to touch on in this article.
This shift in the people’s faith is clear and a reason
that has been constantly provided to me - via
my research on the matter - is the emergence
of new technologies. Nowadays, people use the
internet as a quick fix to their various issues. Why
trouble yourself when a click of a mouse could
solve your problems? However, this isn’t always
seen in a positive light. An article I recently read
paints a darker portrait. The convenience of
technology has brainwashed people to overval-
ue the words of the online community and dis-
miss the words of experts. Such behaviour is a
fast track to falling prey to all kinds of rumours
and keeps you narrow-minded.
Even covering how the immense platform and
influence of celebrities (with no relation to the
topic) is devaluing the advice of real experts. On
a bleaker note, the writer makes a comment on
the seemingly dumber failure ahead of us.
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There’s certainly some truth to their words.
Although a separate text opened my eyes to an-
other possibility, the trust placed in experts de-
pends on how they treat those who come for ad-
vice. To learn properly, people must feel like their
teacher is someone approachable. The techni-
cal manner in which experts speak may ward off
those who try to listen. Experts may come across
as self important or arrogant as they show off
their expertise - unknowingly chasing away pro-
spective students. The very same experts will
scold the public for not heeding their warnings.
covering about 71% of
Appearing accessible is most important for giv-
ing advice in order to make people trust you.
In conclusion, both views hold a lot of truth re-
spectively. Experts struggle to come down to their
student’s level. However, if inspected closely, the
connection is clear. Since they have chased their
students away with technical jargon, the stu-
dents have no option but to find refuge in on-
line articles that are far simpler to understand;
leading them straight into a life of online depen-
dence.
To remedy this, experts must learn to become
amiable like the celebrities that have stolen their
audience; creating better outlets for sharing
their knowledge. And said celebrities must be
held accountable for the lies they spread.
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FROM THE DIGEST CLUB
A THIRSTY WORLD
A THIRS T Y WORLD
We live in a world so dry and oh so hot
Where water’s so scarce and nearly forgot
A thirsty world, what a shame
Where finding water turns into a game
Oh how we wish for a drop of rain
To wash away this never ending pain
We wish for rivers and oceans so grand
But all we see is a dry, dusty land
Our throats are dry, we’re feeling weak
‘Please, oh please, give us water to drink!’
The sun beats down, the ground is cracked
Despite Water We are all just wishing to get hydrated
So let’s be smart and use water right
the earth’s surface, Don’t waste a drop, day or night
703 million people A thirsty world needs our helping hand
To save the water, let’s take a stand
still lack access to
clean water. That’s
Together we can make a change
Find solutions and rearrange
1 in 10 people on the In a thirsty world, we’ll make it right
And bring hydration into our sight
planet.
So raise your cup and give a toast
To a world where water is not a ghost
In this thirsty world, we’ll make a change
And bring hydration within everyone’s range
A Poem by Obehi Henshaw-Ativie | Year 8 Senegal
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