Mechanisms of Ignorance in Society
The article discusses the different types of ignorance in contemporary society. It examines foundational ignorance, which is continuously reproduced within institutions and transforms individuals into passive consumers of information without scrutiny; sacred ignorance, which gains symbolic immunity, blocks discussion, and limits people's questions; and programmed ignorance, resulting from overwhelming, unorganized information overload. This latter type creates a false sense of knowledge and fosters misinformation through digital media, leading to the deterioration of collective awareness and a decline in critical thinking skills.
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