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What does it mean?
This quote labels Chomsky as an interventionist who lacks understanding of the issues he addresses.
In plain terms
Chomsky tries to intervene but does not know what he is talking about.
What can you take from it?
Intervention without knowledge is ineffective.

Where it applies

  • political debates
  • academic criticism

Putting it to work

  • assess expertise before acting

Questions to consider

  • Is intervention always harmful?
  • How is expertise defined?

Another view

The claim of cluelessness is subjective and unreferenced.

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