Truth Won't Save Democracy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-24-2024

Abstract

Echo chambers, polarization and “post-truth” politics are destroying rational debate. Can democracy survive? The solution, it’s often claimed, is to reaffirm our commitment to Truth, Reason and Objective Reality, as bulwarks against disinformation spread by figures like Donald Trump. But it’s a fantasy to think this might work, argues Chris Voparil. Instead, we must focus on rebuilding emotional bonds with those with whom we disagree, to create the right environment for productive debate and the emergence of agreement.

Publication

The Institute of Art and Ideas (iai) News

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

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