The Death of Expertise (2nd Edition)

Tom Nichols' The Death of Expertise, Second Edition, explores how the proliferation of information through technology and education has led to a decline in respect for expert knowledge, fueling populism, conspiracy theories, and a false sense of egalitarianism. The book examines how factors such as the internet, changes in higher education, and media transformation have contributed to a more informed yet increasingly misled and angry public. This shift threatens the stability of democratic institutions by empowering citizens who dismiss expertise and promote alternative narratives.