Victoria L.Lemieux
Searching for Trust: Blockchain Technology in an Age of Disinformation
Searching for Trust: Blockchain Technology in an Age of Disinformation
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Searching for Trust examines the impact of disinformation and blockchain technology on trust, highlighting the erosion of epistemic trust and the need for a moral defense of records.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Searching for Trust delves into the intricate interplay of trust, disinformation, and blockchain technology in a world plagued by heightened institutional and epistemic mistrust. By employing a unique archival theoretic lens, the book explores how computational information processing has gradually replaced traditional record-keeping practices, jeopardizing a centuries-old tradition of the moral defense of records and ushering in a dominant ethos of information-processing efficiency. The author argues that prioritizing information-processing efficiency over the protection of records against manipulation and corruption (the ancient role of the recordkeeper) has led to a decline in the trustworthiness of information and the proliferation of disinformation, ultimately undermining the epistemic trust fabric of societies.
The book prompts readers to contemplate the potential and limitations of blockchain technology as the technological embodiment of the moral defense of records and as a tool for rebuilding societal trust in the face of disinformation. It raises important questions about the role of technology in shaping our understanding of truth, the responsibilities of individuals and institutions in upholding the integrity of information, and the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges posed by disinformation in our digital age.
Through its insightful analysis and thought-provoking arguments, Searching for Trust offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of trust, disinformation, and blockchain technology, and provides a roadmap for navigating the treacherous waters of a world where misinformation threatens to undermine our collective understanding and well-being.
ISBN-13: 9781108792448
Edition number: New ed
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