2006-12-28 05:50:35 · 13 answers · asked by iamnoone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. I refused formal education and instead surrounded myself with towers of books. I am not willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars to learn something from someone who is reading the information from a teachers manual. That isn't learning. That's regurgitation. To be an expert in something is to learn all there is to know about a subject, from all angles.
2006-12-28 05:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In being an expert at something, yes....education trumps common sense. If I'm going to sink millions of dollars into oil exploration, I'm going to be hiring some PhD Geologists and Geophysicists....not people with "common sense".
If I'm trying to figure out how to cook a hot dog, then common sense is good enough.
2006-12-28 14:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally --- yes. Good old common sense often isn't. Granted, it can be based on years of experience, which is a form of education in it's on right, and occasionally well educated people tend not to have any sort of common sense, but these are not the norms.
2006-12-28 13:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like being called an expert. That means I've closed the door to anymore information on that subject.
Experience is always good, but you still need an education
Here's a good one:
Don't call me an expert! An EX is a hasbeen and a SPURT is a drip under pressure.
2006-12-28 13:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Can an illiterate woodsman interpret the Bible correctly? Can a mechanic supervise the construction of a 80-storeys tower for example?
Common sense alone doesnt suffice. Conscience and expertise must be earned, through education.
Peace and Love.
2006-12-28 14:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by mil's 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are such things as "educated idiots".
In general, the more information a person seeks, the more likely they will be to have an opinion based on facts. They will be more likely to understand the different facets to an issue rather than just their own biases.
For major work on my car, I am more than happy to hire someone who has learned about my particular make of vehicle. They have the knowledge to make informed decisions---I don't.
2006-12-28 16:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not always but common sense combined with diligent study is hard to beat. If common sense rules out anything metaphysical then I doubt the person who thinks they have common sense has any sense at all.
2006-12-29 22:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without common sense you can do the simple task....... Education is good, but I would rather have common sense......
2006-12-28 14:01:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I value education, I believe common sence and life experience are much more important.
2006-12-28 21:18:14 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the Expert is testifying in court, he/she must have educational credentials to qualify!
2006-12-28 13:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋