27min chapter

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard cover image

Yuval Noah Harari IV (on the history of information networks)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

CHAPTER

The Power of Information: Navigating Truth and Misinformation

This chapter explores the complex dynamics between journalism, social media, and the pursuit of truth amidst rising misinformation. It discusses the influence of power, ideology, and the role of collaborative skepticism in knowledge acquisition, highlighting the contrasting methodologies of science versus conspiracy theories. Additionally, it delves into the historical manipulation of information by totalitarian regimes, emphasizing the importance of a shared belief in collective networks for cooperation and societal progress.

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