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| − | Nichols argues that society is increasingly rejecting expert knowledge, fueled by the rise of the internet, the democratization of information, and a growing distrust of authority. He highlights how this trend undermines informed debates and critical thinking, as people often prioritize their own opinions over evidence-based expertise. He ascribes this the mental disorder of narcissism.<ref>Tom Nichols ''The Death of Expertise'' Oxford UP 2017 ISBN 9780190469412</ref> | + | There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means the "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge". - Isaac Asimov |
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| + | Nichols argues in his book that society is increasingly rejecting expert knowledge, fueled by the rise of the internet, the democratization of information, and a growing distrust of authority. He highlights how this trend undermines informed debates and critical thinking, as people often prioritize their own opinions over evidence-based expertise. He ascribes this the mental disorder of narcissism.<ref>Tom Nichols ''The Death of Expertise'' Oxford UP 2017 ISBN 9780190469412</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:43, 13 April 2025
Contents
Meme
having specialized knowledge or skills in a certain area, whether it's technical, artistic, or intellectual.
Context
Specialization of jobs performed by difference people allows expanded knowledge and capability for all humanity.
Problem
There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means the "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge". - Isaac Asimov
Nichols argues in his book that society is increasingly rejecting expert knowledge, fueled by the rise of the internet, the democratization of information, and a growing distrust of authority. He highlights how this trend undermines informed debates and critical thinking, as people often prioritize their own opinions over evidence-based expertise. He ascribes this the mental disorder of narcissism.[1]
References
- ↑ Tom Nichols The Death of Expertise Oxford UP 2017 ISBN 9780190469412
