Proxymoron (noun)

Person who is unable to observe things directly and make their own judgements, instead relying on false proxies to make the decision for them.

Example

I once applied for a small job with a charity who wanted to offer maths tutoring to underpriviliged kids.

They asked me to send lesson plans.

I told them I’ve been tutoring maths for years and never needed lesson plans.

I offered to speak to them directly to show how I teach.

No deal.

It was lesson plans or nothing.

I told them to get lost.

Proxymorons.

See also: An Obsession With Proxies 📉