It doesn't matter whether it's they or not. That's how a cult of personality is minimised.
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Could you elaborate what you mean by "cult of personality"? Never heard of it.
It means giving a person's opinion more weight than it deserves just because it's a famous personality or an "authority ", especially when the subject is not that personality's expertise.
Elon Musk is a good example.
I like the way an AI summarised it:
"A cult of personality is excessive, undying devotion to a person, often encouraged by propaganda. It can create perceived authority without critical questioning of actions or policies."
thank you for explaining it. I learned a lot since it is new to me - much appreciated 🤓