Social media has been inundated by self-proclaimed prosecutors, coroners and even seismologists, just as it was once inundated by people posing as infectious disease experts.
The state entrusts scientifically trained professionals with certain missions that are institutionally and socially crucial.
At the very least, political parties and public figures should exercise restraint before issuing their own “expert opinions.” At the very least, they should avoid fueling public witch hunts.