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Re:Theoretical Physicists Say 90% Chance of Societal Collaps... by tqi on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @05:20PM (#23980828)
Why is it that physicists, along with economists, seem to be especially prone to ultracrepidarianism?
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Re:Theoretical Physicists Say 90% Chance of Societal Collaps... by throwawaysea on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @09:23PM (#23982551)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultracrepidarianism

> Ultracrepidarianism is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside of one's knowledge.

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Re:Theoretical Physicists Say 90% Chance of Societal Collaps... by haecceity on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @07:45PM (#23981904)
Everyone does that. You'd be surprised how often people do it here.
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