| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 148 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction and Manipulation -- Chapter 2. Ignorance and Cascades -- Chapter 3. Public Space -- Chapter 4. Wisdom of Choice -- Chapter 5. Freaky Framing -- Chapter 6. Polarized People -- Chapter 7. Bubbles -- Chapter 8. Lethal Logic -- Chapter 9. Simply Wrong -- Chapter 10. Democracy in Control. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The information society is upon us and with it comes the constant barrage of information accessible wherever, whenever. This book explores the role of knowledge (or lack thereof) prevalent in society, and investigates the dangers lurking in information technology and democracy as a whole. Information is a condition for a robust democracy; people should vote based on sound information. But sound information doesn't come easy and without labor. It must be properly handled and formatted before it is useful for deliberation, decision and action. In the information age, understanding the means by which information is processed becomes a crucial democratic instrument for the individual as well as the group. With points of departure in philosophy, social psychology, economics, and choice- and game theory, Infostorms shows how information may be used to improve the quality of personal decision and group thinking but also warns against the informational pitfalls which modern information technology may amplify. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 17, 2014). |
| Subject |
Information technology -- Political aspects.
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Information technology -- Philosophy.
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Political science -- Philosophy.
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Popular Science.
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Popular Science in Psychology.
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Political science -- Philosophy.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / General
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| Added Author |
Hansen, Pelle G. (Pelle Guldborg), author.
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| Other Form: |
Printed edition: 9783319038315 |
| ISBN |
9783319038322 (electronic bk.) |
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331903832X (electronic bk.) |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-3-319-03832-2 doi |
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