For example, do you need a degree in philosophy to be a moderator of the philosophy community?
If so, how do we test for that?
If not, why do we treat them as authority?
For example, do you need a degree in philosophy to be a moderator of the philosophy community?
If so, how do we test for that?
If not, why do we treat them as authority?
A degree might not make the philosopher but it does set a bar. Which is probably better than no bar. These are our precious conversations after all. Our voice in the community. We don’t want to hand dictatorial power over to just any rando. Right?