Academics, like university lecturers or scientists in research institutes, are subject matter experts whose knowledge and opinions can shape national policy and public perception. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing discussions surrounding vaccination is a very prominent example of this. Traditionally, they would share their knowledge and expertise via research papers published in scientific journals. However, social media has made it extremely easy for academics to communicate their expertise directly to the general public. And unlike traditional scientific publishing where academics often stick to their areas of expertise, academics can share their thoughts and opinions on a variety of different subjects on social media. Despite this, it’s likely that many academics restrict themselves to only speaking about things they are familiar with while staying away from less familiar topics of discussion. While this may seem reasonable and perfectly rational, I’d argue that pursuing academic diversity and participating in public discourse covering a wide range of topics can have great benefits. Not just for academics, but for the public as well.