http://bridge2science.com/2009/03/what-is-an-expert/ A free service that connects reporters and writers with scientists and credible experts. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:25:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://bridge2science.com/2009/03/what-is-an-expert/comment-page-1/#comment-2 sciencegoddess Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:25:18 +0000 http://bridge2science.com/?p=101#comment-2 You speak the truth. I think the 10,000 rule is pretty close to valid. You have to put in the time to really have mastery over a topic. These young people who come on the scene and succeed have usually managed to put in the time in their field. It reminds me a little of the line from Groundhog Day where Bill Murray's character says something to the effect of 'maybe God isn't so amazing, maybe he's just been around long enough that he knows everything.' (I'm certain that is not the exact quote). I've had students ask repeatedly how I know the material so well, and it really boils down to having done it A LOT! You speak the truth. I think the 10,000 rule is pretty close to valid. You have to put in the time to really have mastery over a topic. These young people who come on the scene and succeed have usually managed to put in the time in their field. It reminds me a little of the line from Groundhog Day where Bill Murray’s character says something to the effect of ‘maybe God isn’t so amazing, maybe he’s just been around long enough that he knows everything.’ (I’m certain that is not the exact quote). I’ve had students ask repeatedly how I know the material so well, and it really boils down to having done it A LOT!

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