The Silence of Experts and the Noise of the Masses

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In the Maldives, we’ve developed a dangerous habit—everyone wants to speak, but the people who should be talking the most remain silent. Experts, professionals, and those with insight into complex issues often choose to stay behind dollar curtains, away from public scrutiny and uncomfortable debates. Meanwhile, the loudest voices in the room are rarely the most informed.

To make matters worse, what's left of the media landscape acts more like a tabloid factory than a fourth estate. Instead of investigating, contextualising, and educating the public, they amplify noise. The news is often a string of unverified opinions packaged as reporting—designed not to inform but to sell. It’s not journalism; it’s curated gossip with a byline.

A glaring example is the article published on Haveeru Daily (link). It reads more like a Facebook comment thread than an actual news report. No in-depth research, no evidence-based argumentation—just a few cherry-picked quotes presented as if they reflect the pulse of the nation.

Let’s be clear: quoting someone’s opinion is not journalism. It’s easy. It’s lazy. And worst of all, it misleads the public into thinking they are informed when, in fact, they are just being entertained.

If we are to have meaningful dialogue about national development, justice, decentralisation, or any other serious topic, we need a reset. We need experts to step forward, media to grow a spine, and the public to demand more than headlines designed to stir emotion.

Until then, we are a nation trapped in the echo chamber of the uninformed—where truth is optional, and noise is king.

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