Don't believe everything the famous people tell you - they don't

Host: The atmosphere in the room shifts as Jack and Jeeny take in John Dolmayan’s words: "Don't believe everything the famous people tell you - they don't know anything for the most part." Jack raises an eyebrow, a mix of curiosity and skepticism in his expression, while Jeeny watches him, a quiet understanding forming as she senses the weight of the statement.

Jack: (his voice thoughtful) "That’s a pretty blunt perspective, isn’t it? Dolmayan’s saying that just because someone is famous doesn’t mean they have any special insight or wisdom to offer. It’s almost like he’s challenging the idea that we should hold famous people up as some kind of authority on life. Fame and expertise aren’t necessarily the same thing."

Jeeny: (nodding, her voice calm) "Exactly. I think what Dolmayan is pointing out is that celebrity doesn’t equate to knowledge or truth. Just because someone is in the public eye doesn’t mean they have a deeper understanding of the world. In fact, their experience might be quite limited or even distorted by their fame. We often idolize celebrities, assuming they have all the answers, when in reality, they might be just as lost or flawed as anyone else."

Jack: (pausing, his voice curious) "But don’t you think there are cases where famous people can provide valuable insight? I mean, there are plenty of people who become famous for their talent, their intelligence, or their contributions. They can speak from experience in ways that resonate with people."

Jeeny: (smiling softly, her voice gentle) "That’s true—some famous people do have real insight to offer, especially when their experiences are grounded in something deeper than just fame. But Dolmayan is making a generalization about how we tend to elevate celebrities without questioning their actual knowledge or experience. Fame can sometimes give people a platform, but it doesn’t always mean they’re qualified to speak on matters of importance or truth."

Host: The silence in the room deepens as Jack and Jeeny reflect on the implications of Dolmayan’s quote. It challenges the cultural tendency to listen to famous figures without questioning their authority, especially when they speak on topics outside their expertise. The room feels quieter now, filled with a shared understanding of the complexity behind celebrity and expertise.

Jack: (his voice softer, almost revelatory) "I think Dolmayan’s right in a way. We place so much stock in the opinions of famous people—whether it’s about politics, social issues, or even personal advice—but we don’t often stop to ask if they’re actually equipped to speak on those things. Fame doesn’t automatically make someone an authority on life, and we need to remember that."

Jeeny: (nodding, her tone reflective) "Exactly. The danger is in assuming that fame means wisdom, or that the public’s attention means the person has something valuable to offer. Sometimes, the most insightful voices come from experts, from people with lived experience or deep knowledge—not just those with a platform."

Host: The conversation lingers, both Jack and Jeeny quietly acknowledging the need to be more discerning in the voices we listen to, especially when fame doesn’t always correlate with expertise. Dolmayan’s words offer a reminder to question authority, to seek wisdom from those who truly have the experience and insight to offer. The night outside deepens, but the clarity of their thoughts remains, a reminder to value depth over surface-level fame.