essential knowledge series

Propoganda Isn’t About Trying to Fool You

Propoganda Isn’t About Trying to Fool You

Lee McIntyre's 'Post-Truth' is a history lesson and a call to action asking liberals to defend the concept of objective truth. But is it the best approach to the problem?

Is Life in a ‘Post-Truth’ World Sustainable?

Is Life in a ‘Post-Truth’ World Sustainable?

How do we overcome the human tendency to resist verifiable reality? Lee McIntyre takes this on in this installment of MIT's Essential Knowledge series.