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When did ignorance stop being a weakness—and become a virtue?
Modern society has achieved extraordinary technological progress, yet many of its institutions increasingly reward distraction instead of attention, emotion instead of reason, conformity instead of independent thought, and convenience instead of wisdom.
IDIOTISM is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the defining cultural shifts of the twenty-first century: the normalization of ignorance.
From social media and mass entertainment to education, politics, consumer culture, artificial intelligence, and the attention economy, this book examines how modern systems often encourage superficial thinking while discouraging curiosity, critical analysis, and intellectual responsibility.
Inside you'll discover:
• Why information abundance does not necessarily create wisdom
• How social media rewards emotional reactions over rational thinking
• The decline of critical thinking in modern education
• Why propaganda has evolved rather than disappeared
• The psychology behind conformity and mass behavior
• How algorithms influence opinions without people realizing it
• The relationship between consumer culture and intellectual decline
• Why expertise is increasingly questioned while confidence is rewarded
• How AI is transforming the way humans think and learn
• Practical principles for maintaining intellectual independence in a rapidly changing world
Rather than offering political slogans or simple answers, IDIOTISM challenges readers to question assumptions, examine evidence, and develop the habits of independent thinking.
This book is intended for readers interested in psychology, philosophy, sociology, politics, technology, media studies, critical thinking, and the future of modern civilization.
The greatest threat to civilization may not be the absence of intelligence—but the gradual abandonment of thinking itself.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. When did ignorance stop being a weakness-and become a virtue?Modern society has achieved extraordinary technological progress, yet many of its institutions increasingly reward distraction instead of attention, emotion instead of reason, conformity instead of independent thought, and convenience instead of wisdom.IDIOTISM is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the defining cultural shifts of the twenty-first century: the normalization of ignorance.From social media and mass entertainment to education, politics, consumer culture, artificial intelligence, and the attention economy, this book examines how modern systems often encourage superficial thinking while discouraging curiosity, critical analysis, and intellectual responsibility.Inside you'll discover: - Why information abundance does not necessarily create wisdom- How social media rewards emotional reactions over rational thinking- The decline of critical thinking in modern education- Why propaganda has evolved rather than disappeared- The psychology behind conformity and mass behavior- How algorithms influence opinions without people realizing it- The relationship between consumer culture and intellectual decline- Why expertise is increasingly questioned while confidence is rewarded- How AI is transforming the way humans think and learn- Practical principles for maintaining intellectual independence in a rapidly changing worldRather than offering political slogans or simple answers, IDIOTISM challenges readers to question assumptions, examine evidence, and develop the habits of independent thinking.This book is intended for readers interested in psychology, philosophy, sociology, politics, technology, media studies, critical thinking, and the future of modern civilization.The greatest threat to civilization may not be the absence of intelligence-but the gradual abandonment of thinking itself. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798188130220
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