Summary:
The book argues for the importance of truth and the systems that support it, emphasizing the role of societal norms and institutions in validating knowledge and protecting against misinformation. It explores challenges to the truth, such as disinformation and censorship, and advocates for a collective commitment to intellectual honesty and the rigorous vetting of ideas through open debate and criticism.
Key points:
1. Constitution of Knowledge: Rauch describes a set of unwritten rules for creating and sharing knowledge, like in academia and journalism, based on principles like open debate and empirical evidence.
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