The Death of Truth
Notes on Falsehood in the Age of Trump
Michiko Kakutani
The book examines the decline of objective truth in contemporary American culture and politics, particularly highlighting the role of social media, fake news, and the Trump administration in eroding the value of facts and analysis. It explores historical and intellectual contexts for this phenomenon, drawing parallels with totalitarian regimes and discussing the impact on democracy and public discourse.
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