Resisting Wonkery

The problem with establishment wonkery is not only that it serves the interests of the elite but also that it begets more wonkery from our side.

The prevailing ideology of expertise is a symptom of the decline of democracy, hiding the political and social conditions that determine what amounts to “expert” opinion. When a politician tells you something is complicated, most of the time they are getting ready to say that you need to manage your expectations. The rhetoric of “complexity” and the fet…