OP-ED: The pandemic of ignorance
"Information has migrated to social media platforms where virtually anyone can become a source of 'knowledge.'"
Author: Dotan Rousso
We are living through one of the most dramatic transformations in the history of information. For most of the modern era, the primary sources of public knowledge were relatively centralized institutions such as mainstream media, universities, professional experts, and established publications. These institutions were far from flawless and often carried ideological biases, yet they operated within frameworks that demanded some level of verification, professional standards, and accountability.
Today that structure has largely collapsed. Information has migrated to social media platforms where virtually anyone can become a source of “knowledge.” All that is required is a camera, a certain degree of charisma, and the ability to create or ride a trend. Expertise is optional. Verification is unnecessary. What matters most is the ability to capture attention.
