asmara on Nostr: let’s distinguish “intellectuals” from “thought leaders.” intellectuals ...
let’s distinguish “intellectuals” from “thought leaders.”
intellectuals write & research their own books. actual BOOKS. worth reading, chock full of information, clever theories & fresh conclusions.
thought leaders — not all — are often hired to disseminate foregone conclusions i.e. “thoughts.” static interpretations, stale opinions, little to no wit, likely no humor, thoughts lack depth, no true expertise. “books” exist solely as an excuse to position the “thought leadership” asset as an “expert” for podcasts, memes, posts & other dissemination vehicles. the “book” is in fact a mere prop for the “thought” actor.
care to list any intellectuals vs. thought leaders? and by whom the latter are hired and for what purpose?
intellectuals write & research their own books. actual BOOKS. worth reading, chock full of information, clever theories & fresh conclusions.
thought leaders — not all — are often hired to disseminate foregone conclusions i.e. “thoughts.” static interpretations, stale opinions, little to no wit, likely no humor, thoughts lack depth, no true expertise. “books” exist solely as an excuse to position the “thought leadership” asset as an “expert” for podcasts, memes, posts & other dissemination vehicles. the “book” is in fact a mere prop for the “thought” actor.
care to list any intellectuals vs. thought leaders? and by whom the latter are hired and for what purpose?