Tom Nichols
What’s inside
This book discusses the rejection of expertise in modern society and the consequences of this trend for democracy and public discourse.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the roots of hostile attitudes towards expertise
- Recognizing the importance of professional knowledge in society
- Learning strategies to assess credible information sources
- Gaining insights into defending and valuing expertise in democratic discourse
Key Points
- The rise of the internet as a source of misinformation
- The impact of confirmation bias on public opinion
- The decline of trust in professional expertise
- The dangers of the democratization of knowledge
- The conflict between experts and egalitarianism
- The importance of expertise for a functional democracy
- Strategies for re-establishing the value of expertise
Who’s it For
- Academics
- Educators
- Social Scientists
- Politicians
- General Readers interested in social trends
About the author
Tom Nichols is an academic specialist in international affairs, a respected author, and a vocal critic of anti-intellectual trends.