I think it's a good idea for more people to understand nodes at a deeper technical level, especially for issues like the Core vs. Knots (or whatever else) software.
I've heard what I think are equally convincing arguments from both camps (I haven't listened to them all), but I'm still pretty much down the middle. And given my lack of deep technical understanding, I have always ran a Core node. I still do. I may not update right away to see how things shake out, but that's just a neutral position for me. At some point I'll need to know enough to make an actual decision.
The main lesson for me is to not wait until I need to be educated on a topic. I generally try to stay well rounded, but I need to do a better job of it. We *should* be able to trust experts, but the last several years has taught me that I need to at least verify what I'm being told to the best of my ability. Tribalism can derail people pretty quickly. Generally, it's a good sign when someone is telling you to study something for yourself to make an informed decision.
