{
  "id": 11612841,
  "title": "Ekspertene faller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ekspertene-faller",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:27:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/xr1M0p/ekspertene-faller"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Expertise has always been a cornerstone of Norwegian post-war society, with experts deemed the key to a better community. These experts, seen as \"loose cannons in a gunpowder-stocked population\" by right-wing politician C.J. Hambro, were trusted by the general public to guide the nation through various aspects of life, including economics, social policy, nutrition, and urban development. Yet, their influence has waned in recent years. A recent debate on Norwegian television saw economists pitted against politicians, with politicians questioning their relevance in today's world. Meanwhile, the public has become inundated with a plethora of self-proclaimed experts, ranging from nutritionists to city planners, many of whom lack the authority and accountability that once characterized true experts. As the public grows increasingly skeptical of these experts, the question arises: do we need to reevaluate our reliance on expert opinions, or is there still value in their guidance?",
  "summary": "En gang var ekspertene overdommere. Nå er de bare debattanter.",
  "key_points": [
    "Experts were once cornerstone of Norwegian society.",
    "Politicians now question experts' relevance.",
    "Public skeptical of self-proclaimed experts."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The diminishing influence of experts in Norway signals a shift in how the public and politicians perceive their value and relevance in guiding the country's development and policy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}