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The death of expertise

the campaign against established knowledge and why it matters
Pages
252
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

In an age of unprecedented information access, a troubling trend has emerged: the rejection of expert knowledge. This book explores how anti-expertise sentiment, fueled by factors like internet search engines and a customer-satisfaction model in higher education, has led to widespread misinformation and crippled informed public discourse. It examines why average citizens increasingly believe themselves to be on par with specialists, dismissing expert opinions as elitist.

About the author

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Thomas M. Nichols

Thomas Michael Nichols (born December 7, 1960) is an American writer, academic specialist on international affairs, and retired professor at the U.S. Naval War College. His work dealt with issues involving Russia, nuclear weapons, and national security affairs.