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Credentialism (epist.CRED)

Authority as a substitute for, and obstacle to, evidence.

January 2026

1. [1] arghXiv:2601.08234

   Precision of Numerical Claims Across Successive Restatements

   E. Whitlock

   14 pages, 2 tables. Chains traced by hand. Subjects: Credentialism (epist.CRED) (primary class); Eristics (argu.ER); Terminology and Definition (disc.LEX)

2. [2] arghXiv:2506.00742v2

   Timing and Relevance of Credential Disclosure in Asymmetric Exchanges

   J. Redfern

   11 pages, 3 tables. Response types: /help/response-types. Subjects: Credentialism (epist.CRED) (primary class); Social Discourse (disc.SOC); Moves and Tactics (argu.MOV)