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Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor
Ologies with Alie Ward
The Intricacies of Agnotology
This chapter explores the history of ignorance and its intersections with science, focusing on the term 'agnotology' which describes the systematic creation of doubt, particularly concerning health and environmental issues. Through personal anecdotes and historical examples, the discussion reveals how industries like tobacco and sugar use misinformation to manipulate public perception. The conversation emphasizes the significance of recognizing and combating ignorance in an age rife with falsehoods and misconceptions.
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