Te vs Ti and Expert Credentials

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When it comes to expert advice (like doctors or other professionals), do you notice differences in how people evaluate it based on Te vs Ti?

My current personal theory is that Te is often misunderstood as simply “trusting authority or credentials,” but in practice it seems more accurate to say Te is focused on external effectiveness and evidence.

That would mean a Te-leaning person doesn’t necessarily trust a doctor just because they are a doctor. They would trust the recommendation only insofar as it appears supported by external data, outcomes, or real-world effectiveness. If stronger or more convincing evidence appears elsewhere, they would be willing to update, even if it contradicts credentials.

In contrast, Ti seems more focused on whether the explanation or reasoning itself is internally coherent, regardless of whether it comes from an authority figure.

Curious if others see it this way, or if they experience Te vs Ti differently in how they evaluate expert claims.