Snake oil came first. By a likely ~ +50k years


The entire path re professionalism, in all possible ways... is rooted in the thing that came first ---- snake oil. Something that was in play the whole time....of predating ideas on professionalism -----for a likely 50,000 plus years.

To attack the very thing that bought about and formed -hell no, Defines- human intellect?

Study suggests shamans acted as the first professional class in human society
 
Could be an interesting discussion but I expect degeneration will set in quite soon.
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"professionalism’. ie formalities witnessed or known by all. Training, passed on, which has a name and shape. Repeatability, formal, of some sort.

The oldest professionalism, not profession.....
Snake oil is the audiophile code word for lies and deceit.

Nothing positive can be based off lies and deceit.
What is the point of this thread again? To give snake oil credibility?

OK fine. Let the snakes have at it.
@mapman Do you think it is always lies and deceit? Don't you think some purveyors of snake oil actually believe in its potency? 
I still disagree it is not the oldest professionalism. Training, passed on, has name and shape, formal...yes, yes, yes, yes all buttons clicked. 
n80, you have expertise in hearing and perception? You don’t say? Care to explain to the folks at home what you think the difference is between hearing and perception? Or are you still talking about pharma and placebos?