Science and the Production of Ignorance

This book delves into the complex relationship between the quest for scientific knowledge and the production of ignorance.

It examines various forms of ignorance, including harmful active constructions such as obscurantism and anti-epistemic strategies, as well as virtuous active constructions.

The authors discuss case studies on topics like the MMR vaccine debate, climate change, GMOs, and gender biases in science and technology.

The book proposes specific responses and methods to improve knowledge production and mitigate the effects of ignorance.