ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pseudo-scholarship

Pseudo-scholarship is when someone pretends to be an expert on something, even though they are not. It's like pretending to be a doctor, even though you haven't gone to medical school or don't have a license to practice.

Pseudo-scholars make things up or give their opinions as if they were facts, without any evidence or proof. They might also cherry-pick information that supports their views and ignore anything that challenges them. This is really not good because people might believe what they say and make bad decisions based on it.

So, it's important to always question everything and verify information before believing or sharing it. It's okay to ask questions and demand proof from people who claim to be experts. And, it's best to get information from reliable sources like books, journals, and credible websites.