Dive into our latest discussion inspired by a thought-provoking article on BigThink.com. 

We address the critical issue of willful ignorance in society, briefly exploring how this behavior affects decision-making in areas like politics, economics, and environmental challenges. 

Join us as we propose strategies for change and highlight the need for collective responsibility and high moral standards in our complex world. 

Our short blog about the topic:
https://www.sentinl.org/post/addressing-the-rise-of-willful-ignorance-and-cognitive-inattentiveness-in-society

More details and the article link:
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/people-choose-willful-ignorance/

Addressing the Rise of Willful Ignorance and Cognitive Inattentiveness in Society

Someone uploaded one of those viral "help identify this racist jerk" clips featuring a man accosting a street vendor with awful Islamophobic vitriol, and it turned out he was the former Deputy Director in the Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs for the US State Department.

Reading by Tim Foley.

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Fostering Common Sense and Critical Decision-Making:

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Addressing the Rise of Willful Ignorance and Cognitive Inattentiveness in Society

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