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The greatest security threat of the post-truth age
When our security is threatened, we take some action to protect our interests or safety. For example, if someone breaks into your house, you call the police. That’s home security. If you have cash more than needed, you’ll probably save or invest it instead of keeping it in your wallet. That’s financial security. When a neighboring country has crossed the border to invade your territory, it is national security. Then your defense forces are deployed. In any case, people usually take a countermeasure to protect their interests. However, when it comes to an environmental crisis or epidemic, not everyone shares the same security threat. Some may be more conscious about waste, recycling, or pollution while others don’t pay attention at all. Also, most people follow the social distance guidelines and face mask requirements but some ignore these essential preventive measures. Furthermore, certain people resist vaccination, which makes it difficult to contain the infectious disease within the community.
Such epistemic or cognitive security seems to become a more serious problem in the 21st century where people tend to get information mainly or only from preferred sources or online communities, such as SNS and reviews.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about another security threat in our days.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210209-the-greatest-security-threat-of-the-post-truth-age
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