Knowledge Resistance in High-Choice Information Environments

This book explores the effects of high-choice information environments on public knowledge, misinformation, and knowledge resistance. It offers insights into the processes that influence the supply of misinformation and factors that influence how and why people expose themselves to and process information. The chapters take a philosophical look at knowledge resistance, discussing issues such as misinformation, fake news, psychological mechanisms, political partisanship, and political polarization over factual beliefs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the ever-evolving landscape of high-choice information environments, this book delves into a timely exploration of our patterns of engagement with politics, news, and information. It sheds light on the pressing issue plaguing our society today: the pervasive spread of misinformation and its profound impact on the public sphere, politics, and our daily lives. The book offers valuable insights into the intricate processes that shape the supply of misinformation and the factors that influence how individuals perceive and process information that aligns with or contradicts their beliefs and attitudes.

A diverse team of authors, drawn from various disciplines, come together to address the phenomenon of knowledge resistance. The chapters take a philosophical approach, delving into the concept of knowledge resistance and exploring its causes and consequences at both macro and micro levels. The authors examine topics such as misinformation and fake news, psychological mechanisms like motivated reasoning and selective exposure, the responses of individuals to evidence and fact-checking, the role of political partisanship, political polarization over factual beliefs, and potential strategies for counteracting knowledge resistance.

This comprehensive book appeals to scholars and students interested in knowledge resistance, encompassing philosophy, psychology, media and communication, political science, journalism, and policymakers. It provides a rich and multidisciplinary perspective, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping our information landscape and the challenges we face in navigating the realm of truth and deception. By examining the interplay between knowledge, resistance, and the broader societal context, this book contributes to our understanding of the dynamics driving contemporary discourse and the urgent need for informed and responsible engagement with the world around us.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367629250