We all apply ourselves more readily to the differing skills with which we are presented. Sadly, if we get lost in the progressive requirements of hard sciences early, we generally lack the diligence or motivation required to catch up on the basics so we can realize accomplishments in the advanced challenges.
My primary challenge here is not that we have greater or lesser accomplishments in varying fields but that the “common sense” argument is so readily applied as an equalizer for the egos of those who failed when challenging those who did not.
It isn’t the questioning that has practical value, it is engaging the curiosity and intelligence in finding the answers. Questioning lies is only slightly lazier than believing them because it makes you feel a part of something bigger.
That works too.