Infostorms

It has become a truism that we live in so-called information societies where new information technologies have made information abundant. At the same time, information science has made us aware of many phenomena tied to the way we process information. This article explores a series of socio-epistemi...

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Published in:Metaphilosophy 2013-04, Vol.44 (3), p.301-326
Main Authors: Hansen, Pelle G., Hendricks, Vincent F., Rendsvig, Rasmus K.
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belief polarization
Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas)
information
Information technology
informational cascades
Mind and body. Personal identity
Philosophy
Philosophy of science
pluralistic ignorance
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Information technology
informational cascades
Mind and body. Personal identity
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Philosophy of science
pluralistic ignorance
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