Scientific Experts Are Such For A Reason

"– think of the one area of knowledge in which you have the greatest expertise. This does not have to be your job, it can be just a hobby. Now, how accurate are news reports that deal with your area of extensive knowledge? How much does the average person know? Does anyone other than a fellow enthusiast or expert ever get it quite right?"

It is difficult to appreciate your own level of ignorance on a topic about which you are ignorant.