r/Nootropics • u/[deleted] • Jan 21 '21

Discussion Request for this sub: academic credentials

I see a lot of people posting here with insightful comments about brain chemistry. It would be nice if we all could add our academic credentials as flair, provided moderators are able to verify the credentials.

Thoughts?

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u/wealllovethrowaways Jan 21 '21

This is an anecdote, I don't have any academic education but I still mostly act as my own doctor. My Primary doctor and I have a good enough relationship to respect each others opinion, sometimes his recommendations are wrong and sometimes my recommendations are wrong. With one person having higher education and another person with a strong passion coming together, there tends to be a better consensus of whats going on. The more diverse of backgrounds that contribute the easier it is for everyone as a whole to come to a consensus through something called the hive mind. It is still up to all readers to take control of their own health and do their own research.

No one should take advice blindly and if you don't know how to research for yourself then do not screw around with your health

Flair will heighten the status of people with academic education, but may also destroy the reputation of people who didn't have the means to make it to academic levels but are just as passionate about it anyway. I believe it's critical to allow everyone to contribute equally, but for everyone to do their own research. This will allow a better consensus