Teorie del complotto, post-verità, e demagogia cognitiva: su alcune possibili cause del populismo

• ANTONIO MASALA ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Pisa

     University of Pisa

     Pisa, Italia

     
• Localización: Jura Gentium: Rivista di filosofia del diritto internazionale e della politica globale, ISSN-e 1826-8269, Vol. 20, Nº. 2, 2023, págs. 37-64
• Idioma: italiano
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  • The essay presents a comparison between the concepts of post-truth and conspiracy theories, exploring both their distinctions and fundamental convergences. It delves into studies on the workings of the human mind, revealing its consistent manifestation of cognitive biases. Classical texts and contemporary authors are scrutinized to illustrate how post-truth and conspiracy theories address intrinsic human needs. Additionally, the article highlights the historical prevalence and perennial dangers associated with indifference to the truth and the rejection of all forms of authority. The populistic pursuit of respect for unscientific and unfounded opinions appears to fuel the proliferation of post-truths and conspiratorial mindset.