Abstract
ABSTRACT In this paper, we raise the question of the usefulness of expert groups or scientific councils like those that were created during the COVID-19 crisis in several countries. We begin by characterising expertise and the limits of experts’ knowledge. Then, we recall why expertise is not decision-making. In the third part we review the weaknesses of group thinking and the role of responsibility and commitment in decision-making. The fourth part is devoted to learning and we finally conclude on the usefulness of using expert knowledge and/or expert group knowledge, depending on the situation and on your aim but certainly not inducting experts as decision makers.
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