tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182962435875556601.post3542219215561783185..comments2023-09-24T08:04:06.909-04:00Comments on FSK's Guide to Reality: The Expert Advice FnordFSKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11903396202330950362noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182962435875556601.post-3298341536256708592009-04-21T04:10:00.000-04:002009-04-21T04:10:00.000-04:00I have often thought of and discussed this. Ironi...I have often thought of and discussed this. Ironically with so called experts, the person has become so focused on one issue, they miss the bigger picture. <br /><br />For instance, I hang around a lot of academics at the University of Michigan. Many will know their niche very well, i.e. chemistry. They will however have a stunning lack of historical knowledge about lets say, how government works. Therefore, they believe very much, that in order for advances to be made in Chemistry, the state must pay for their research, because that is how it currently works, and therefore must have always been.<br /><br />Furthermore, it is extremely hard to break the "brainwashing" of a so called expert. They have invested so much time into fitting into the current paradigm, that by shaking it, you threaten to crumble their whole world. <br /><br />There is an expression that says, "Experts are people who know more and more about less and less."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182962435875556601.post-67792238866562329532009-04-20T10:59:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:59:00.000-04:00An expert auto mechanic, during a state mandated i...An expert auto mechanic, during a state mandated inspection, insisted that my car would not pass because of dangerously worn-out breaks. About a thousand dollars would replace the rotors, pads, and all worn-out parts. My family was around and my wife was noticeably scared.<br /><br />I don't know that much about cars, but it sounded fishy. I told him that I would have to come back after getting the money. The bastard scraped the old inspection sticker so I could not legally drive out! I did anyway.<br /><br />There was nothing wrong with the brakes. Another mechanic passed it, and I learned enough to check for myself.<br /><br />What do we do? How do we keep the government-induced corruption out of our lives?<br /><br />There is at least one state that does not have mandatory inspections. This state has simple residency requirements (one night in a motel is enough), low insurance rates, etc.<br /><br />I am responsible enough to inspect my own car. Having people be curious about my out-of-state plates is a small price to pay for a little bit of freedom.<br /><br />I know you don't like anonymous posters, but I will not log into a google-affiliated system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182962435875556601.post-31001658442075009302009-04-20T10:47:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:47:00.000-04:00Good point.
The lack of accountability from the t...Good point.<br /><br />The lack of accountability from the top down now extends all the way to the auto mechanic or the fixit guy. The sheeple have been bred out of taking care of their own life.<br /><br />Before cracking state programming, I (like many others) was convinced that owning real estate is a good 'investment'. The roof started leaking, and I looked for an 'expert' to fix it -after all, this was a very expensive investment! It was hard to find a roofer (they were busy with more important/connected clients), but then I was lucky enough to find a 'builder's agent' who charged me several hundred dollars a month to find the right people for the job. Needless to say, he found a lot of people to fix many problems with the house. The house was leaning (steel I-beams would fix it), the plumbing needed work, windows replaced, etc. <br /><br />The work began and months later the roof was still leaking, no matter what they tried. A new metal roof was the best solution. When I finally looked at what the 'experts' were doing, I was horrified. Everything was wrong - the roof did not cover the rooftop! A hole in the side of the wall resulted in frozen plumbing. Windows did not fit. The I-beams were sweating and dripping on my head!<br /><br />I kicked the experts out (over a hundred of thousand dollars down the tubes). I suppose I could have sued but the contractor would simply declare bankruptcy and my luck in the courts has not been good (I've been screwed by 6 out of 7 lawyers I've hired over the last decade)<br /><br />Finally, I bought a $3.00 bucket of tar and tarred the skylight crack that was leaking. Problem solved.<br /><br />This is actually a true story. The story of the eventual sale of the house is even more horrible (real estate agents are even worse than lawyers...)<br /><br />We have to take charge of our own lives. As the society breaks down, the Matrix takes over and we become the stuff that corporations trade instead of customers. A simple oil change resulted in a leak (the mechanic forgot to tighten the plug). I change my own oil now - a little messy but very simple.<br /><br />I have a strong software background, but I've learned how to make and fix things. It is not hard. I now do my own plumbing, electrical and simple car repairs. I stay away from car shops, banks, and the legal system. I cut my insurance to the absolute minimum as insurance companies don't really pay up their claims in my experience.<br /><br />I try to minimize my footprint in terms of visibility. I don't want my name and address traded, sold, and used as a basis for obtaining loans by crooked corporations.<br /><br />I avoid all expert advice. They are always lying. Occasionally I have to use a dentist - thank god I found a good one after having half of my teeth ruined.<br /><br />A wise man said "life will present you with a sequence of lessons. You will repeat your lesson until you learn it"<br /><br />God help us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com