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Thomas M. Nichols

The campaign against established knowledge

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Author: Thomas M. Nichols

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780190469412

Language: English

Publish Date: 27/04/2017

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Why do citizens not trust experts anymore?
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Chapter 3Why does modern education fail to change the situation?
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Chapter 4How do the media and the Internet make the situation worse?
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen The Death of Expertise

"The Death of Expertise" by Thomas M. Nichols is a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the growing trend of skepticism toward expertise in today’s society. It is especially valuable for professionals, educators, and students who wish to navigate the complexities of misinformation and the erosion of trust in expert opinions. Additionally, it serves as a wake-up call for policymakers and engaged citizens seeking to foster a more informed electorate and promote critical thinking in an age of information overload.

3 quotes from The Death of Expertise

  • "The rise of the internet and social media has not just democratized knowledge; it has also allowed for the widespread dissemination of ignorance, making it difficult for expertise to shine through the noise."
  • "Expertise is not merely an accumulation of facts but an understanding of how those facts interrelate and a commitment to using that understanding to inform decision-making."
  • "The rejection of experts undermines the foundation of informed decision-making in democratic societies, leading to choices based on emotion rather than evidence."

Author : Thomas M. Nichols

Thomas M. Nichols is an International Affairs professor at the U.S. Naval War College, an adjunct at the U.S. Air Force School of Strategic Force Studies and the Harvard Extension School, a former aide in the U.S. Senate, and a former senior associate of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York City. He is specialized in foreign policies, international relations, and national security affairs. Some of his most important works include The Sacred Cause: Civil-Military Conflict over Soviet National Security, No Use: Nuclear Weapons and U.S. National Security, Eve of Destruction: The Coming Age of Preventive War, The Russian Presidency: Society and Politics in the Second Russian Republic.