MODULE 1 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. In what ways might living in an information society contribute to increasing ignorance?
2. How can remaining blissfully unaware be beneficial for personal or emotional well-
being?
3. What are some strategies used by institutions to maintain ignorance, and why are they
effective?
4. How do societal norms and cultural values contribute to the persistence of willful
ignorance in certain fields?
5. How do digital platforms help share knowledge while also spreading ignorance?
6. Are there risks to willful ignorance in critical areas like health, finance, or politics?
7. Can cognitive dissonance be used positively to challenge deeply held biases or
misconceptions? If so, how?
8. How can overexposure to information make us feel tired of making decisions, and how
might this affect our ability to make informed choices?
9. How has the digital revolution created an "information society" while simultaneously
increasing ignorance? What are the challenges of consuming information in the digital
age?
10. How is ignorance promoted at institutional levels? Can you think of other institutions
and/or industries that promote(d) ignorance?
11. Do you think willful ignorance can sometimes be beneficial in certain contexts, such as in
scientific progress? Why or why not?
