The Cheyenne Bryant Debate Reveals a Bigger Problem with Internet Expertise: In the social media era, who should we Trust Online?

A viral debate surrounding Cheyenne Bryant’s degrees has sparked a much bigger conversation online: in the social media era, who should we actually trust? As influencers, coaches, and self-proclaimed experts continue building platforms around advice and authority, audiences are beginning to question the difference between influence, experience, and verified credentials more than ever before.