The Framework of Ignorance
‘Understanding the Ignorance Paradox’
In an age of abundant information, ignorance proliferates. This paradox is exacerbated by misinformation and the weaponization of rhetoric.
What societal changes are needed to embrace truth over manipulated ignorance?
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“In ‘If Only We Knew’, emerging scholar Peter S. Baron embraces a generational project to contemplate the theoretical foundations necessary for building individual and cultural resilience through community-, species-, and planet-level consciousness.” - Scott M. Lacy Ph.D.
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