[DobryMorozov]

But having niche knowledge of art, architecture and linguistics is much different than than understanding the scientific method, basic statistics, how to interpret studies and critical thinking.

Those fundamental skills are essential to making informed decisions

[Tainnor]

you're just proving his point.

knowing much about linguistics teaches you much about culture and/or the human cognition. knowing much about arts (including things like literature, music, etc.) teaches you things about the human condition, about history, about philosophy, ...

I see those as equally fundamental as scientific knowledge.