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apilast Tuesday at 4:58 PM0 repliesview on HN

Pop science guru-ing is a giant flashing red sign for me. I am never even a little surprised when the latest “sense maker” or pop science guru comes out as a complete loon or is consumed by some kind of scandal.

Influencers in general are always suspect. The things that get you an audience fast are trolling or tabloid-ish tactics like conspiracism.

There are good ones but you have to be discerning.