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The term "Gods in white" exists for a reason, many people ascribe a lot of authority and knowledge to physicians and doctors in general. Doubting your doctor's diagnosis is usually considered a rather odd thing to do and if it's a doctor of psychology it could even be interpreted as a symptom.

While with teachers it's kinda the opposite; Even tho their whole job is to know and teach things, many people have a way easier time disagreeing with them straight out of principle.

Wonder how much of that boils down to socialization aka in what contexts children are introduced to these professions?



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