Who thinks this way? Credential-ism isn't a substitute for clearly stated arguments.
If he presents an argument reflecting his credentials that's great, but some useless platitude doesn't get a pass because he went to college or some nonsense
Reputation is a short cut. And it's super common in every human discussion. Whether it is the HN heroes of pg and Musk, or this guy, we can look at someone's reputation and get a sense for their abilities.
Also, credentialed doesn't just mean academic credentials.
Who thinks this way? Credential-ism isn't a substitute for clearly stated arguments.
If he presents an argument reflecting his credentials that's great, but some useless platitude doesn't get a pass because he went to college or some nonsense